Christiane Fath in residence at motoco

As part of her exhibition at La Kunsthalle, visual and performance artist Christiane Fath will be in residence at Motoco from October 20 to December 19, 2025.

Her work draws its source from family history and the exploration of the world—her own, that of others, and especially that of her family, which has been central to her practice since 2007.

Christiane’s family history is a journey around the Mediterranean. A journey to escape oppression, a journey toward freedom. Though distant in time, this story feels strikingly close. One can easily imagine the hardships of a life on the run, yet Christiane prefers to see it as an epic adventure—a discovery of the world and its beauty. A powerful legacy that continues to accompany and nourish her work.

Everything begins with fabrics charged with history. In her ancestors’ journeys, these fabrics were used to transport jewelry from one place to another. This heritage was entrusted to her with a deeply personal conviction: “You will make something beautiful out of it.” A mission that was initially difficult to bear, then came a turning point, an idea.

For the past 18 years, she has worked with various techniques—drawing, acrylic painting, pastels, collage—to give these fabrics a new life without erasing the indelible traces of the past. The story of a journey. Hers, theirs, yours. A path guided by the stars and her instinct. She paints, folds the fabric, and begins again, leaving uneven, scattered traces. One can see roads, constellations—paths one may choose to follow or not. A cartography of freedom.

Her work resonates particularly strongly in Mulhouse. The pursuit of beauty through textile work echoes the city’s industrial past. Mulhouse was shaped by waves of migration—sometimes chosen, often forced, but always full of adventure.

From February 5 to April 26, 2026, you will be able to discover her story and the story of her creations, both deeply intertwined. Five works, all created at Motoco, will be exhibited at La Kunsthalle. Join us for the opening reception on February 5, 2026.