CHRISTOPH ZIEGLER

WORKS/
MOEBLING

ON STAGE – Moebling portrait with matraces, 2015. Photo by Tarek Boschko.

MOEBLING

Moebling explores the relationship between the human body and objects — more specifically, between the individual, furniture, and household items.

The Moebling project (2010–2019) includes self-portraits taken in locations where the artist lived, both permanently and temporarily; public and video performances; ephemeral sculptures; and participatory actions involving improvisational theater and domestic objects.

The pun Moebling (German Möbel = furniture) references the plethora of neologisms associated with wellness, spirituality, and the culture of self-optimization. In this context, Moebling becomes a playful form of kinetic meditation at home.

My advice, as a Moebling expert, is simple: transform your sofa, table, chairs, carpet — or even your vacuum cleaner — into Moebling equipment!

PORTRAITS

Tableaus

Hotel Motel

Plastic Chairs

Moebling Week

(Self) Portraits

Clean-up Sculptures

THERAPEUTICS

The Moebling Kit performance series explores the intimate relationship between the human body and household objects, unveiling the ritualization of our private living environment.

"Walking Stick", 2013 – Umbrella handle, wood, clear coat.
"Cross", 2013 – Umbrella handles, wood, textile.
"Brush and Pan", 2014 – Found metal and wood objects.
"Office Chair", 2014 – Furniture parts.
"Office Chair" (reversed), 2014 – Furniture parts.
"Surf Board", 2014 – Ironing board, faux suede leather.
"Handle", 2014 – Tubular steel, furniture parts.
"Trainer", 2014 – Tubular steel, furniture parts.
"Therapeutics Kit" – installation view.
"Euro Trainer" Assembly guide, 2012 – Text and drawings on paper.
"Euro Trainer", 2012 – Steel, concrete, acrylic on canvas, soft foam handles.
"Euro Trainer" (front view), 2012.

COLLAGES

Pertumotum Faktakea

Living Rooms

MOEBLING VIDEOS

The Moebling Kit performance series explores the intimate relationship between the human body and household objects, unveiling the ritualization of our private living environment. Enjoy watching!