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About the artist
Simon Mullan
Born 28 April 1981, Kiel, Germany
Lives and works in Berlin
Education
University of Applied Arts, Vienna – Transmedial Art & Video
Royal University College of Fine Art, Stockholm
Artistic Practice
Simon Mullan is a German conceptual artist whose multidisciplinary work spans textile, sculpture, installation, video, and performance. Rooted in his working-class background, his practice explores themes of labor, masculinity, subculture, and identity. Mullan is recognized for transforming utilitarian and industrial materials—such as bomber jackets, ceramic tiles, uniforms, and sandpaper—into abstract and monumental artworks. By deconstructing and reassembling these everyday objects, he questions their cultural symbolism while bridging the gap between fine art and craft.
Selected Series
Alpha Series: Quilted wall works made from deconstructed bomber jackets, investigating the garment’s cultural, political, and subcultural meanings.
Popularis Series: Minimalist tile panels that elevate functional building materials into refined aesthetic compositions.
Die Fläche (The Surface): Works focusing on tactility, materiality, and industrial textures.
Selected Exhibitions
Die Fläche, PM/AM, London
Der Raum, Galerie Nathalie Halgand, Vienna
Group and solo exhibitions across Berlin, London, Vienna, Stockholm, and international institutions
Themes
Mullan’s work consistently addresses the aesthetics of labor, the codes of masculinity, and the transformation of ordinary materials into powerful visual statements. His practice blurs boundaries between high and low culture, celebrating craftsmanship while critically reflecting on socio-economic and cultural structures.