
Clash means something like collision, overlap, encounter or confrontation and probably originates from the words clang and crash. Such a clash takes place within Siri Wirtensohn's exhibition at Projektraum Dose. Sculptural, installation-like elements spread out from two opposite directions: Starting from the front right corner, large snake-, worm- or caterpillar-like, hairy elements proliferate into the room. They twist, bend and wind while climbing and clinging to the walls and to the floor. There is something invasive about them, conquering more and more space. They are complemented by a multitude of small objects resembling protectors, tree bark, rags, shingles or scales. Together they form a kind of swarm or group that expands like an oil slick on the sea or moss on the forest floor. On the opposite side of the room, further, related structures have already taken up residence: Small, also caterpillar-like creatures, in clear contrast to the other organism, have pupated in cocoon-like nests made of tulle, which on the one hand appear permeable, semi-transparent and delicate, but which on the other hand allow the green larvae to thrive. Some have already hatched and are scurrying into the space, ready to explore and occupy it. They will be followed by others. Both factions continue to expand during the exhibition period until the very different organisms clash. None of the parties can be categorised as good or evil, none of the objects are aggressors. And yet, as they both grow in size, they inevitably collide. What will result from this clash? Will they compete, will there be a conflict, will they fight each other? Or will the encounter result in a symbiosis from which both benefit and which leads to something amazing and positively impressive? The outcome is still uncertain and will only become clear in the course of the exhibition.