When is the exhibition open in the Petrus Church?

The exhibition is open on November 6, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM.

What is the admission fee for the exhibition?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Which artist is presenting her works?

Marlis Schabacker-Bock presents works from the cycle Fragments of a Dance of Death as part of the exhibition In the Light of Shadows.

What is the exhibition about?

The exhibition deals with transience, finiteness, and conscious life design. The art historical Dance of Death appears in a contemporary visual language made of fragile polystyrene installations.

Is the exhibition in an indoor space?

Yes, the exhibition takes place in the Petrus Church at Petrusplatz 8 in Neu-Ulm.

In the Light of Shadows: A Dance of Death from Polystyrene Touches the Petrus Church Neu-Ulm

Name: In the Light of Shadows – Exhibition by Marlis Schabacker-Bock
Start: 2026-11-06T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-06T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Petruskirche

In the Light of Shadows: A Contemporary Dance of Death in the Petrus Church

On November 6, 2026, the exhibition In the Light of Shadows invites you to the Petrus Church Neu-Ulm. The artist Marlis Schabacker-Bock addresses a compelling motif from European art history with her works Fragments of a Dance of Death and translates it into a concentrated, contemporary visual language.

Transience as an Artistic Thought Space

The Dance of Death has represented the engagement with finiteness and the equality of all people in the face of death since the Middle Ages. In the exhibition, death does not appear as a clearly defined figure, but as a diffuse, cloud-like presence that hovers over the scenarios while remaining omnipresent. This open form encourages personal contemplation of the work and reflection on one’s own life reality.

Fragile Material, Strong Statement

For her works, Marlis Schabacker-Bock uses polystyrene – a light, fragile, and at the same time multifariously moldable material. The deliberately simple and graphic scenarios create a unique tension between fragility and conceptual weight. The exhibits stand on stilts, reminding us of poster stands with public announcements or calls.

Exhibition Atmosphere in the Church Space

The Petrus Church transforms into a quiet resonance space for this installation. Between sacred spatial effects, reduced forms, and the symbolic presence of shadows, an art experience emerges that combines concentration and aesthetic experience. Light, material, and architectural space enter into a dialogue that sensibly makes the themes of transience, life intensity, and conscious presence experienceable.

Art Historical Classification and Cultural Education

The exhibition connects art historical tradition with contemporary installation. The classic Dance of Death is not quoted in a museal way, but updated as a living impulse for thought. The clear visual language also provides visitors without art historical background knowledge with immediate access to questions of finiteness, memory, and life design.

Conclusion: An Exhibition That Resonates

Visitors can expect a calm, intense exhibition with fragile materials, symbolic figures, and a strong existential visual idea. In the Light of Shadows invites visitors to sharpen their perception and reflect on life in the face of its limitations. A visit to the Petrus Church enriches the cultural experience and opens an unusual access to contemporary art.