Plastic waste in the oceans: fascination and art in Oberstdorf!

Plastic waste in the oceans: fascination and art in Oberstdorf!

Galerie Oberstdorf, Deutschland - What's new in the art scene, especially on the subject of plastic pollution? The artist Tamiko Thiel, based in Austria, will be represented in the Oberstdorf gallery with her latest exhibition “Plastica Oceania” from August 9 to 24, 2025. This exhibition deals in detail with the terrifying topic of the global pollution of the oceans, which has become more and more public in recent years. The daily opening times from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. invite you to deal with this important problem and experience the exhibited works.

Thiel is not only a creative force, it has also achieved remarkable milestones in technology. She was the main product designer of the first AI supercomputer, the Connection Machine CM1/CM2, and influenced the development of Steve Jobs' Next Computer. Your innovative work has conquered a place in international collections, including the MoMA in New York. This exhibition offers an excellent opportunity to experience its unique interactive and immersive works that use virtual reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). The artist has been working with Hollywood director Steven Spielberg since 1994 and has implemented many exciting projects during this time.

additional talents make the exhibition completely

The works of Tamiko Thiel are supplemented in the gallery by the contributions of other talented artists. Andreas Claviez shows impressive sea pictures that reflect the beauty of the oceans. Thaddäus Müller and Magdalena are necessary to provide photographs that document the oppressive reality of sea pollution. Lucie Sommer-Leix takes up the topic with objects made from garbage, while Max Brunner represents life in and around the oceans with watercolors. The work of Diemut von der Linden and Liane Köhnlein, which, through their painting, draws attention to the urgency of the topic are particularly striking.

In recent years, Tamiko Thiel has expanded its artistic media with numerous interesting projects. An outstanding example is the installation "Enter the Plastoscene", which was presented in Milan and Regensburg in 2021. This Immersive AR projection was characterized by its interactive nature and represented the problem of plastic pollution. At the same time, she has always developed innovative AR installations that deal with our handling of plastic and the environment.

A look at Thiel's latest AR projects

A fascinating installation of Tamiko Thiel is "Unexpected Growth", which was shown in the National Library of Latvia in Riga in 2018. This work focuses on unexpected forms of growth made of plastic waste that penetrate our reality and seem to follow natural growth rules. The sculptures are influenced by electromagnetic radiation of smartphones and indicate how deep man intervenes in natural processes.

The fascination for the use of AR and VR runs through Thiel's entire career, which extends over more than 30 years. Your ability to visually artically artistically convey complex topics and social identity combines with your technical expertise. This makes your works particularly valuable and relevant today, which more than ever draw attention to ecological issues.

For those who are interested in the exciting interface between art and technology, visiting the "Plastica Oceania" exhibition is an absolute must. A stay in the Oberstdorf gallery will not only appeal to environmental and art lovers, but also everyone who wants to deal with the urgent problem of marine pollution. Visit the website of Kulturvision-Aktuell for further information.

In recent years, Thiel has repeatedly proven that her art not only serves to present beauty, but also to create awareness and to stimulate action. Your works are in the most important collections and always focus on current social challenges. A visit to Oberstdorf could be the beginning of a new perspective on our responsibility as a user of the oceans.