The skeletal structure of the labyrinth is constructed from transparent prisms and acrylic panels; red neon ribbons trace its winding path; and in every corner, a bright red marker inscribes poetic graffiti—words that serve simultaneously as monologues of her inner world and as markers of her journey of exploration. For every viewer, too, this serves as a signpost—an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
The Profound Significance of the Labyrinth
Freud emphasized that unconscious conflicts and states of confusion shape our behavior, and Charlotte’s Labyrinth embodies this abstract psychological experience. Within her labyrinth, the red ribbon acts as the most tender of guides, weaving between light and shadow like a thread of thought—connecting every wall, every retraced step, and every new choice.On a spring afternoon in Munich, she sketches the *Angel Labyrinth*—piece by piece—using transparent acrylic that captures the whispers of angels, allowing reflections of the street, the sound of the wind, and the rhythm of time to blend seamlessly with the visual image. Using a Polaroid camera, she captures fleeting moments of the labyrinth—fragmenting light and shadow through prisms—thereby escaping the monotony of the digital age and transforming every single shot into a fresh discovery. She inscribes poetic verses upon transparent prisms, where light, shadow, and thought intertwine—offering no obvious exit, yet concealing traces and clues in every direction.
Charlotte believes that the true purpose of the labyrinth lies not in the visible exit, but in the act of exploration itself. Every fresh start after hitting a wall, every moment of reflection after taking a wrong turn, is an awakening of the spirit. It is just like life: the detours we once deemed useless—paths that seemed to vanish into thin air—are, in reality, quietly shaping us. They make us more resilient and teach us to listen more intently, until we finally discover that these very detours have long since evolved into a unique and integral part of the landscape of our lives.
The Labyrinth and Us.
The Labyrinth with Us.
Charlotte’s Labyrinth is a captivating blend of light and shadow—a space imbued with the very warmth of life itself. Red neon lights and translucent materials reflect dreamlike imagery, while jazz rhythms transform the labyrinth into an adventure through time. Within this New Year’s Eve labyrinth, colored glass panels flash and graffiti messages serve as festive greetings. They remind us that we need not cling solely to the exit; what truly matters is finding our own inner light.In her creative process, Charlotte often keeps her dog, Pepper—seated in a small wheelchair—by her side, infusing the rigor of high art with a sense of playful joy. From initial concept to final installation, she transforms the labyrinth from a mere idea into tangible reality, pouring her entire inner world into the work without reservation. Her labyrinth is a reflection of her own lived experience—a journey of discovery in which every visitor can find their own path and hear the voice of their heart, often drowned out by the noise of the world.
It is said that within Charlotte’s labyrinth, one is not trapped by walls, but rather enveloped by a sense of the psychedelic. This psychedelic quality is a celebration of light and shadow, a lyrical interplay of words, and—above all—the surprising encounter with one’s own self amidst the state of being lost. We spend our entire lives wandering through the labyrinth of existence; we become confused, we drift, yet—as Charlotte’s labyrinth reminds us—being lost is nothing to fear. The detours, the moments of confusion—they all serve a purpose in the end. Everything we have ever lost was lost only so that we might find ourselves more fully. Not merely a facility, but a metaphorical palace of the mind.
The value of detours lies in exploration.