In todays western civilization dominated by the paradigm of individualisation the individual strives for perfection in the creation of his project of life. But only minor incidents and disturbing factors confront the person concerned with the fact that even a liberal and engineered world does not permit the utmost control over every single detail. The recently completed series of images Trouble in Paradise allures the observer through its idyllic imagery, captures his interest but only to turn him into a witness of human failure.
11.04.2008 Exhibition at V17 in Berlin. CM Schmid exhibits new work s part of a group show focusing on contemporary german photography at Gallery V17 in Berlin
12.11.2007 ART magazine The german art magazine comments on the Trouble In Paradise project on show at the Magie Real exhibition in Berlin
26.10.2007 MAGIE REAL a show curated by Nicole Loeser at the artMbassy gallery in Berlin is presenting work from the Trouble In Paradise cycle.
01.06.2007 STERN magazine Stern.de featured 'Trouble In Paradise' at their number one spot for most popular photoessay 2006.
15.11.2006 PHOTOGRAPHIE magazine The December issue features a portrait of CM Schmid and his work.
14.09.2006 TROUBLE IN PARADISE book launch. Limited edition published. Foreword by B.Bauhofer. English/german text. Hardcover 31x21,5 cm, 56 pages with 24 plates. 500 copies.
05.06.2006 'FACING FAILURE' Stern.de features the 'Trouble In Paradise' series of CM Schmid