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Madness & Mysticism

Kirche am Steinhof, Vienna, 2016

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August Walla, Gott Gott, undated
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Madness & Mysticism

Kirche am Steinhof, Vienna, Austria, 2016
Curated by David Rastas

In 1970, the artist was admitted to the psychiatric hospital at Maria Gugging, Austria where he later became resident in the Haus der Künstler (House of Artists) connected to the hospital. Drawing and writing are intimately interwoven in his compositions, which gather together gods, demons, saints, prophets and miracle-workers. Walla also painted on the walls and furnishings of his room, on his belongings, and on the walls of both the hospital where he lived and the neighbouring houses. His works were talismans to him against dangers—particularly against spirits, humans and death.

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Glass Cabinet on South East

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acrylic on wood

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