THE TRANSMUTE TAPES

The journal of Maison Douce — a space for stories, sound, and subversion. Here, we share behind-the-scenes insights, making-of moments, immersive audio experiences, and personal reflections from within our collective. From raw fragments of process to in-depth interviews with visionary artists, the Transmute Tapes Blog captures the spirit of our work and offers a deeper look into contemporary art, ritual performance, and the beliefs we shape — and are shaped by.

Marc Süß 4/27/26 Marc Süß 4/27/26

Skull Portraits: inside the studio and Forgotten Rituals

A behind-the-scenes look into the making of The Cranium Archive, an ongoing series of skull portraits exploring memory, ritual, and inner portraiture. The video offers glimpses of studio work and the transformation of raw wool into needle-felted sculptures.

Marc Süß 3/24/26 Marc Süß 3/24/26

Rites of spring: exhibition and performance

For one weekend in Berlin, Maison Douce opened a space for art, performance, and rites of passage. Rites of Spring asked what kind of future can be made when the past is truly honored.

Marc Süß 11/20/25 Marc Süß 11/20/25

Between Worlds Exhibition: Introducing a new saint

Exhibition at MEGA Contemporary Hamburg, introducing a new Saint – the patron saint of half-decisions and holy mistakes. She waits at the water’s edge, holding a knife that does not cut apart but opens – a guardian of everyone who dares to cross.

Marc Süß 11/11/25 Marc Süß 11/11/25

Channeling Perchta: Rauhnächte Performance

Lotte Hauss is channeling the ancient goddess Perchta as part of the Maison Douce Performance "Rauhnächte"

Marc Süß 9/5/25 Marc Süß 9/5/25

Echoes of the Forest: Channeling at the Witch Memorial of Hirschberg (Germany)

Deep in the Hirschberg forest, Germany, a wooden cross stands on the site of former witch trial executions. Lotte did a channeling and received surprising messages.