Name: Making of "MÖH"
Start: 2026-06-09T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-09T11:00:00+02:00
Location: BITS SPACE

A poetic sheep that has accompanied Bielefeld for years

The exhibition Making of MÖH at BITS SPACE of the University of Bielefeld opens a view into the creation of an unusually lively art figure. Möh, the sheep, was born in 2007 in the context of a theater production and has since evolved into a recognizable image and narrative figure with drawings, calendars, and new, previously unpublished sketches.

Between comic, drawing, and stage design

The artist Gilbert Bender connects illustration, comic, stage design, woodcut, shadow theater, and installation work in his art. His artistic themes have revolved for decades around movement, nature, symbols, figure theater, and humorous as well as philosophical observations of humanity. This presentation's special quality lies precisely in this: It not only shows finished images but also the becoming of an artistic figure that lives from drawing, narration, and spatial impact.

Unpublished sketches and the workshop of the gaze

The focus of the exhibition is not only on known works but also on previously unseen sketches of Möh. This examination of the work makes the process visible: Line, form, repetition, and small variations build a visual world that oscillates between childlike directness and reflective artistic practice. For visitors, an aesthetic experience emerges that connects comic history, studio atmosphere, and cultural education at once.

Guided tour and workshop as insight into artistic work

On June 10, 2026, Gilbert Bender will personally guide through the exhibition. Afterwards, he will offer a free workshop for the development of one's own comic figure. This gives the visit a museum education dimension: Those who come not only see finished works but also learn how to create their own figure from observation, drawing, and imagination.

The place: BITS SPACE at the University of Bielefeld

BITS SPACE is part of the University of Bielefeld and serves as a space for digital media, production, and creative work. The exhibition venue thus supports the connection of art, science, and education. In this context, Making of MÖH unfolds a special effect: The works gain an additional level in the academic environment between research, design, and public cultural education.

Conclusion

Making of MÖH promises a clever, cheerful, and at the same time art-historically exciting exhibition about the emergence of a figure that connects drawing, comic, theater, and installation. Anyone interested in contemporary illustration, artistic processes, and creative education should definitely experience this exhibition live in Bielefeld.