MAISON DOUCE
Art Collective
Art as Exorcism
Art, at its core, is an act of exorcism. A transformative process that brings the hidden and forgotten into the light. Our work seeks to delve into the depths of history, myth, and the subconscious, weaving these elements into a living narrative that bridges the past with the present. We approach forgotten rituals, ancient sites, and obscure cults not as historical relics, but as vibrant sources of inspiration.
By harnessing diverse media such as objects, installations, performances, and films, we create immersive experiences that challenge conventional boundaries and provoke a visceral response. Our aim is to make the unseen visible, to connect the sacred with the contemporary, and to demonstrate that art, transcendence, and science are intertwined. In our work, the divine and the creative converge, inviting viewers to engage with
art as a powerful force that transcends time and transforms understanding.
Lotte Hauss
Lotte Hauss’ old masterly paintings, felted sculptures, and mysterious installations are offerings, amplifying the holy. Her art is a portal to connect to the eternal cosmic forces, and an invitation to step out of the personal into the realm of eternity.
“MY ART IS A DIALOGUE BETWEEN LIFE, DEATH, AND BEAUTY, MY MORTAL HEART AND THE ETERNAL COSMIC FORCES.”
After her diploma in sculpture and painting (Class of Mat Mullican, HFBK Hamburg) and her Meister student in painting (Prof. Adamski, HFBK Dresden), today she makes no difference between performing art or magic. Making art is a ritual, she serves as a medium, a priestess, transmitting what comes through into paintings, poems, and performances.
Marc T. Suess
Marc Thaddaeus Suess is a creative director, storyteller, and artist based in Hamburg and Berlin. His artistic practice is characterized by the fusion of ritual and performance, as well as the exploration of immersive narrative techniques, creating multi-layered narrative works in the form of documentaries, performances and objects. The visualization of archetypes, recurring motifs across cultures and time are a central focus.
“ART IS A PRIMAL FORCE THAT DRAGS US INTO THE ABYSS, REVEALING THE CHAOS AND MEANING THAT WRESTLE WITHIN THE DARKNESS OF OURSELVES.”
Suess explores the origins of art and creativity by traveling to folk rituals and mystical places, conducting interviews with creatives, and working collaboratively with media researchers, philosophers, and mystics.
As a podcaster and lecturer, he regularly gives insights into creativity and culture and shares his passion for exploring new forms of storytelling.
exhibitions & performances
2024
"Open studio”, Mothership Gallery, Hamburg, Germany
"Ancient Wisdom", Performance feat. Suzanne Schreve, Mothership Gallery, Hamburg, Germany
„Date with the Devil“, Mothership Gallery, Hamburg, Germany
„Souvenirs“, Mothership Gallery, Hamburg, Germany
„Urban witchcraft“, Mothership Gallery, Hamburg, Germany
2023
"In vino veritas", Mindspace, Hamburg, Germany
"Art by Wash", Wash Art Compound, Compton (Los Angeles), USA
"Ride it like ou mean it", Art gang Studios, Los Angeles, USA
"Demeter", Performance, Ostuni, Italy
"Open Stage", Show & Concert feat. Sam Stokes, Mothership Gallery, Hamburg, Germany
2022
"From Ashes to Eden II“, Loft in Winterhude, Hamburg, Germany
"Kunst mit Haltung", Charity art show & auction, Loft in Winterhude, Hamburg, Germany
"Soirée“, Loft in Winterhude, Hamburg, Germany
"Bones" Performance, Gut Zahren, Jahren, Germany
2021
2021 "From Ashes to Eden“, Savoir Vivre, Hamburg, Germany
Press
“Rising Stars: Meet Maison Douce”
(Interview with Voyage LA, Sept 2024)“It’s all about keeping things weird and scared at the same time.”
The playful and the divine.
“Meet Maison Douce”
(Interview with Canvas Rebel, Dec 8th 2023)Excerpt: “What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
Connections. To the past, present and future. To traditions and new technologies. To the most foreign, weird and f*cked up ideas, as well as to pop culture and the Zeitgeist. To every experience coming your way, good or bad, as being part of a creative journey. The playful and the divine. The whole world and the great big fat lurking nothingness. But most of all, connection to yourself and other people.”