Mica Hubertus Mick

Each of these Images can be experienced alone and in the same time stands as an example for different streams of my artistic and philosophical research and interests.
The folio Images are connected by a contemporary mind, journeying through this world in search for essence and meaning.

I am exploring the visible surface and the unknown interior of the reality around me with the intention to release pearls or to raise questions. My interest is to challenge and/or please sensory perceptions, communicate with and through the unknown ....

I worked for many years as a self-taught Studio Artist and created work
in many dimensions and media. Inspired by artist Len lye "I create work in 2D, two and a half D, 3D and three and a half D". I used technology, a wide variety of methods or just single concepts to express Ideas and feelings

In 2008 I decided to test and challenge and expand my foundation with a 'tertiary university art education', which I successfully completed with a Master Degree in Fine Arts from Massey University in 2014. Experimental videos created during my study years you can find at my Vimeo site: https://vimeo.com/user11940949


-- In my artistic career I have created carved objects, jewellery, sculpture, Installati...

2013/14 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) successfully completed in November 2014
https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/6943
"Liquid contemporeality : cybernetic waves emerging from the currents of time :
exegesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree at School of Arts and Visual Culture at Massey University, Wellington New Zealand

2012 Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours

2011 selected International exchange Student @ Deakin University, Melbourne Australia

2009 Diploma in Graphics and Multimedia

2008 Certificate in Jade and Hard Stone carving with merit

Solo Exhibitions:
2018 Presentation of thesis and videos at "Aftermath Gallery" on invitation, Christchurch NZ
2015 ‘Looking for the Profound’ at Potocki Paterson Art Gallery, Wellington NZ
2014 ‘Forces’ final MFA Exhibition in ‘The Pit’ Massey University, Wellington NZ
2013 ‘Liquid Times’ Exhibition, Engine Room Gallery at Gallery Massey University, Wellington NZ
2012, ‘This is not the Ocean’, Video Installation, Engine Room Gallery, Massey University, Wellington NZ
2009 the 12th National "Jade and Hard Stone Sculpture Award exhibition" NZ
2002 - 2008, six solo exhibitions (mixed media photography and sculpture) in Golden Bay Galleries, Takaka NZ

Awards:
2009 Winner of the 12th National "Jade and Hard Stone Sculpture Award NZ judged by John Edgar
2008 ' Gallery 13' Hannover, Germany purchased 7panel photograph for Gallery collection
2007 Winner of New Media Award, Golden Bay Art Award, Takaka NZ

Selected Group Exhibitions:
2015 'Home' curated by Petri Saarikko, Finnland
2015 Collaboration in ‘Remedies’ 2nd project by Artists Sasha Huber and Petri Saarikko and
contribution to ‘Rongoa–Remedies’ which was published by Enjoy Art Gallery, Wellington NZ
2015‘Truth or Fiction’, Wellington
Underground Film Fe...