The pill that cured everything
Posted on June 3, 2025
Anne Wölk
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The pill that cured everything is looking for answers. We want answers and we want them now.
Two blue check marks in whatsapp don’t mean that you saw the message. No! It means you have to answer right away. We want it all and we want it now. Patience seems distinct. We see no harm in ordering plastic shit and ultra fast fashion from Chinese webshops and have it shipped across the world, only to discard of it, because, well, who needs inferior quality? A populist politician promises to have a war decennia and longer in the making ended in just one day. If the doctor we don’t trust to begin with doesn’t cure us right away, we burst with aggression.
See, incompetence and big pharma are out to get us. The only good fix is a quick fix. An easy way out that will cost us nothing. In this black and white world we luckily still have artists. The ones dedicated to depict the world they live in or the one they’d rather live in. The ones adding beauty and meaning. The ones that provoke thoughts or stir up emotions. The ones providing real solace. New meanings. New solutions. Maybe even answers.
A pill that cures everything. For all to have and take. Twice a day with some water. If only we were listening and looking.
Text about the artworks included in the show:
Is astronomy imagery merely escapism, or does it provide deeper social commentary that challenges our perceptions? Science fiction encourages us to envision hopeful futures in an uncertain world while reflecting the current conflicts and challenges humanity faces.
Anne Wölk employs astronomical imagery as a powerful medium to explore societal utopias. Her work intertwines scientific research with vivid imagination, creating pathways toward inspiration.
Wölk captures the beauty of the universe using vibrant colors and dreamlike scenes that resonate with the aspirations of her generation. By blending celestial imagery with influences from German Romanticism and photorealism, she explores emotional depth while remaining grounded in reality. The theme of a universal cure highlights the collective yearning for quick solutions to the complex challenges of today’s fast-paced society.
In the exhibition, the artist presents a range of drawings, including a lunar landscape, the galaxy Centaurus A, and dramatic cloud formations against starry skies. One standout piece features a black canvas with two glowing neon tubes arranged in a triangle, set against a stunning starry backdrop. This artwork invites viewers to reflect on the interplay between light and darkness.
