Exhibition
Petrichor is the name given to the earthy odour that develops on dry, warm soil after a rain shower. This melancholy-sounding term refers to a complex system of plant secretions and their interaction with special bacteria. It evokes nostalgic memories of summer days gone by. Surreal entanglements and mysterious processes also play a role in the works of Norman Hildebrandt, Diane Preyer, Nadine Röther and Željko Vidović. At the Rodgau-Galerie, Nieuwpoorter Str. 90 in Rodgau Dudenhofen, the graduates of the Offenbach University of Art and Design will be presenting their works under the title 'Petrichor' from 26 November at 18:00.
Artists and works
Norman Hildebrandt's drawings depict bizarre creatures that deal with emotional entanglements and physical anomalies. Surreal human-animal metamorphoses come to light, some of which fall prey to amorous activities. Diane Preyer's paintings lead the viewer into mysterious spaces and landscapes flooded with light. The geometric sharp-edgedness of the architecture is dissolved by the light. Nadine Röther transforms everyday materials such as stapler needles, folding rules or wooden sticks that were once New Year's Eve rockets. They leave their original purpose behind and become poetic spatial structures. In assemblages and collages, fragments of objects and texts are preserved under a transparent layer of epoxy resin. Željko Vidović realises his ethereal and grotesque characters in the medium of drawing, animated film and ceramics. Vidović's protagonists grow together on the drawing paper to form organically connected cliques. The atmospheres are often dark and mystically diffuse, charged with a vulnerable sensuality.
Vernissage and dates
All exhibitors will be present at the vernissage with drinks and will answer questions from guests. Head of Cultural Affairs Winno Sahm will open the evening. The exhibition runs until 14 January 2026 and is open every Wednesday from 18:00 to 21:00 and every Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00. Admission is free.