When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition is open on November 12, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Petruskirche Neu-Ulm.

What is the entrance fee?

Entry to the exhibition is free.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

The exhibition is taking place at the Petruskirche at Petrusplatz 8 in 89231 Neu-Ulm.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

The official event entry indicates that the Petruskirche is accessible to wheelchair users.

What works are on display?

Works by Marlis Schabacker-Bock from the group of works Fragments of a Dance of Death are shown, in which death appears as a diffuse, cloud-like figure and Styrofoam is used as a fragile material.

In the Light of Shadows: An Emotional Dance of Death in the Petruskirche Neu-Ulm

Name: In the Light of Shadows
Start: 2026-11-12T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Petruskirche

In the Light of Shadows: A Dance of Death Between Fragility and Affirmation of Life

At the Petrus Church Neu-Ulm, visitors of the exhibition In the Light of Shadows encounter the works of Marlis Schabacker-Bock. Central to the exhibition are the Fragments of a Dance of Death, a contemporary engagement with the classical motif of the Dance of Death and its poignant reminder of the finitude of life.

Death as a Floating Figure

Marlis Schabacker-Bock depicts death as a diffuse, cloud-like figure. It hovers above the events, present yet difficult to grasp. This artistic formulation gives the group of works a unique spatial impact: The installation creates a silent tension in the church space between sacred atmosphere, existential reflection, and aesthetic experience.

Styrofoam as a Material of Transience

The choice of Styrofoam significantly shapes the impact of the works. The lightweight, fragile material points to vulnerability and change. In the observation of the works, materiality, form, and shadow interact with each other. The apparent fragility of the sculptures enhances the art-historical thought of the Dance of Death: Everything living remains exposed to decay.

Art Historical Context and Personal Experience

The Dance of Death is one of the most striking image motifs in European art history. Since the Middle Ages, it has confronted people, regardless of status and wealth, with transience. The exhibition translates this motif into a contemporary installation, thereby opening up space for cultural education, self-reflection, and concentrated perception.

The exhibition atmosphere of the Petrus Church supports this effect. Between architecture, light, and quiet contemplation, an art experience emerges that does not rely on quick effects. The works invite visitors to reflect on finitude, life intensity, and the conscious shaping of one's existence.

A Quiet Impulse for Life

In the works, death appears not only as a threat but also as a reminder. The exhibition encourages visitors to live more consciously, intensely, and meaningfully in light of finitude. Thus, In the Light of Shadows connects art historical tradition with contemporary personal experience.

Conclusion: Exhibition as a Concentrated Art Experience

The exhibition at the Petrus Church Neu-Ulm awaits its visitors with a profound connection of sculpture, installation, sacred space, and existential reflection. Those who perceive art as an aesthetic experience and an invitation to reflection will find a special place for art observation here. A visit is particularly worthwhile to experience the fragile materiality and spatial effect of the works live.