Each Poison, A Pillow

2021 - ongoing
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Each Poison, A Pillow explores the rarely discussed topic of female alcoholism. Rooted in Moshammer's own family history, the project begins with a letter she wrote as a child to “Baby Jesus”, wishing for her mother to be cured of her addiction. This letter became the starting point for a broader investigation, one that is both personal and collective. Moving beyond autobiography, Moshammer combines theoretical and visual research, confronting the multifaceted presence of alcohol across cultural, social, and psychological dimensions. Found footage, private archives, digital interfaces, and metaphorical imagery interweave to examine how alcohol and femininity are culturally constructed and perceived. Her mother’s presence and voice shape the project, transforming it into a subtle form of collaboration. Without judgment, Each Poison, A Pillow confronts the dynamics of addiction, where personal and societal narratives overlap, revealing both the visible and hidden layers of a condition too often left unspoken.
The accompanying book was published by Éditions Images Vevey.

Exhibition review by Lucy Carless.
Exhibition review by Angela Zach-Buchmayer.
Text & Interview by Joanna Cresswell on Elephant.
Interview by Silke Hohmann in Monopol.

Exhibitions:

2025 – Solo, Kahan Art Space, Vienna, AUT
2024 – Solo, Parallel Art Fair, Vienna, AUT
2023 – Solo, L'Appartement Espace Images Vevey, CH
2022 – Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, The Most Brilliant Moments for You, South Korea, KOR
2022 – Solo, Museé Jenisch during the Visual Arts Biennale Vevey, CH
2022 – Solo, Christine König Galerie / Koenig2, Vienna, AUT