Sebastian Wiegand's Exhibition 'Mauvais foins' at Les Bains-Douches Explores Dreamlike States

Sebastian Wiegand presents his exhibition 'Mauvais foins' at Les Bains-Douches in Alençon. The show features paintings depicting figures in ambiguous, ritualistic scenes within natural settings. Characters appear in drowsy or sleeping states, their forms often merging with landscapes through shared color palettes. Wiegand's technique involves energetic brushwork that suggests spontaneous creation. Titles reference respiratory themes like 'L'Haleine' (2026) and 'Heuschnupfen' (2026). The artist incorporates visual references to historical works, including Pierre Bonnard's family garden paintings and influences from Jack Smith and Francisco Goya. Wiegand operates a Berlin studio called Scheusal with filmmaker and sculptor Rosa Joly, which functions as an exhibition space. The current display includes works by Calla Henkel and Max Pitegoff alongside Wiegand's paintings. The exhibition examines altered states of consciousness through imagery of communal gatherings and individual reverie. Figures display ambiguous gestures that suggest substance use or emotional exchange. Animal subjects appear in some compositions, engaging viewers with direct gazes. The presentation explores themes of collective experience, artistic influence, and perceptual boundaries.