Wolves in unusual places

"There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the passion of life." Frederico Fellini

Embark on a breathtaking journey of discovery "On the trail of wolves". Immerse yourself in the inspiring life stories of these fascinating creatures and gain rare insights into pack life and their inexhaustible joy of play. Wolves play after defeats, they play after successes, they play to strengthen their social cohesion.

Through impressive images and exclusive footage by renowned documentary filmmaker Bob Landis, experience the intensity and closeness to the wolves that will almost make you feel their breath.

Follow the wolves' tracks and never stop playing! 🐾

Contact: jana.malin@mythoswolf.com

For more documentation and events, please visit the Blog.

"Traces into hidden worlds"

Wolves are fundamentally mysterious beings. They wander silently, apparently without effort, through the ice-covered landsape. If you have the opportunity to watch the wolves arrive in Lamar Valley, you will see how everything focusses on them. Like magnets, the force of their attraction draws all eyes to them and, in the next moment, they disappear from view again.

Wolf portraits, of predominantly wild wolves, show their power and vulnerability. At the same time, the portraits create a closeness to the viewer: “I have the feeling that I am more connected to the wolves now.” Another visitor described the effect of the pictures with the words: "It's like being sucked into another world." Some discussions are only marginally about the wolf. The real secret often lies within the viewer himself and what the wolf portrait triggers.

Documentaries and exhibitions can be found in the Blog.

WOLFKODEX - Let Wolves inspire your life

Wolves live in an environment that forgives nothing. With rivers and mountains that change every day. With dangers and uncertainty about when they will eat next. Yet whenever a wolf appears, it exudes alertness and motivation with a presence that few can resist. But what gives wolves this confidence, this seemingly innate knowledge that they will ultimately succeed? One of their secrets lies in play.

Years of observation have led to the creation of the WOLF CODEX. Images and observations depict the Lamar pack in Yellowstone National Park facing their daily challenges. With their adaptability and relentless perseverance, wolves take on tasks that are often larger than themselves.

Much of their lives unfold in secrecy. But when wolves suddenly appear, they astonish with unpredictable behaviors. Each wolf, whether alpha or yearling, writes its own story.

"Let Wolves inspire your life" can be booked as a lecture or as an art event.
The 10 commandments of a wolf's life have now also been published as a book: WOLFKODEX
Feel free to contact me for more information: jana.malin@mythoswolf.com

PROJECT: WOLF AND MAN

When asked what image first comes to mind when they think of wolves, 45.6% of respondents answered with characteristics and appearance related to wolves (pack animal, predator, resembling a German Shepherd, ancestor of dogs, strong, beautiful animal, face, eyes, and more). 17.2% associate wolves with nature, wilderness, freedom. 16.2% connect wolves with fairy tales, with 9.8% of those mentioning Little Red Riding Hood. Children are still raised with these stories. While some children between the ages of 3 and 4 may still react with complete fear to wolves, children aged 9 to 13 are surprisingly well-informed about wolves.

WOLF . PERCEPTION . INTERPRETATION
A study of visual impact

The leitmotif in this project is the wolf. It can look back on a long history of stimulating human imagination and helping to shape cultures like no other animal. It shaped the religious and mystical imagination of many high cultures and today it returns to our forests as a wild, barely visible creature.

How art can influence our perception of the wolf

The images were displayed in 10 organisations in Germany and Austria, over a timeframe of several weeks. 45 interviews and about 120 conversations took place about the images and the wolf.

[...] And even though the wolf is a rather difficult topic and highly controversial in public discussions, where emotions sometimes run high, 39 of the 45 interview partners had a good time gazing at the image. "When I walk by, I'm happy". “I always leave the door open so I can see him.” “The longer I look at him, the more alive he becomes". "He is like a window to the wilderness". "Very mystical". "There's something calming and respectful about him". "Cosy". "Relaxed aura". "Connect him with leisure". "Would like to hug him". "Has a calming effect".

Five people were not bothered by the picture, but they did not engage with it further. One woman felt as though she was being watched, and this made her uncomfortable over time.

[...] The wolf was particularly at home in rest areas, in busy corridors and at the entrance. The image was also called a "window to the wilderness" or a "view into nature". In these areas, people stopped again and again or even enjoyed their coffee together with the wolf peacefully.

And the company or organization as a location for art has another decisive advantage: time. In museums, people usually spend less than a minute looking at a single piece of artwork, and most spend no more than five seconds. Here, the images were integrated into the daily work routine. With longer and more frequent viewing we can discover more details and the meaning of the image can change.
"He has become more familiar to me over time". "It has almost taken on human traits". If you walk past it often, you still notice it, but you don't actively engage with it any more". "It changes by becoming something familiar".

[...] Art is also a good way to have conversations. A managing director had placed this wolf directly in his office and wanted to establish it as a symbol for community in the company. He had over 80 conversations about the wolf and how the picture was made. He said“. "I am quite sure that I have made many people think. But now they need a little time to integrate the "new wolf" into their previous forms of socialisation and ways of thinking".

Presentation: Pathways22 in the Netherlands:
How Art can influence our Perception of the Wolf. (ab min. 13)

Wild Wolves - by the rules of nature

„"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious." Albert Einstein.

Wilderness still holds the last secret for us. Every moment holds something unpredictable. Challenges hardly anyone can masters better than wolves. They are in balance with their environment, and thus can give us a new perspective on the world.

Publications

WOLFKODEX - Mit den Augen der Wölfe. Jana Malin, 2024. ISBN-13: 9798884961807 Buch bestellen
How Art can influence our Perception of the Wolf. Pathways22 in the Netherlands. Manuscript
of the Presentation. Deutsch/Englisch. Jana Malin, 2022. ISBN-13: 978-3-9820673-1-5.
Wölfe in Österreich - Ein Stimmungsbild. Jana Malin, 2021.
Wölfe. Die Kunst der Leichtigkeit. Jana Malin, 2019. In Abenteuer Philosophie. Nr. 158 (4/2019).
Spitfire – Momentaufnahmen aus dem Leben einer Leitwöflin. Jana Malin, 2019. ISBN-13: 978-3-9820673-0-8.
Wolfkodex. Erwarte das Unerwartete. Jana Malin, 2014. In Abenteuer Philosophie. Die Kunst zu leben, Ausg. 3.
Wölfe. Die Leichtigkeit des Seins in seiner härtesten Form. Jana Malin, 2013. ISBN-13: 978-3-200-02950-7. Vergriffen.