Wilkenroth Landscapes Exhibit

Opening and Artist Talk with Paul Elie (Past)

Deutsches Haus at NYU presents the exhibition opening of Holger Thoss’ "Wilkenroth Landscapes" and an artist talk between the photographer and the writer Paul Elie on April 9th, 2025. The exhibition will remain on view at Deutsches Haus at NYU through May 31.

In “Wilkenroth Landscapes,” Holger Thoss embarks on a personal and evocative journey, capturing the landscapes surrounding the quaint village of Wilkenroth, Germany. Through his images, he explores the manifestation of personal memory in physical landscapes, and the overarching themes of identity, nature, and belonging.

Intentionally treading the same paths his parents walk daily, Thoss creates a poignant connection to his past and heritage. Through his lens, Thoss delves deep into his formative relationship with nature, growing up in Germany. Nature wasn’t merely a backdrop to his childhood, but a fundamental force that shaped his sense of being. It fostered within him a profound connection to the universal experience of being alive – the simultaneous connection to both the divine and the grounded self, the harmonious coexistence of body and spirit. This sense of connection to something larger than oneself is related to the concept of self-forgetfulness, where the separation between the self and the world diminishes.