Paper Studies 14
Mareike BöhmerMareike Böhmer explores the tactile geometry of form through a lens of minimalist construction. In Paper Studies 14, she balances shadow and light to give a flat surface the weight and depth of a physical sculpture.

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Paper Studies 14
Mareike Böhmer explores the tactile geometry of form through a lens of minimalist construction. In Paper Studies 14, she balances shadow and light to give a flat surface the weight and depth of a physical sculpture.
28 × 35 cm · about ⅛ the width of a 3-seat sofa
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Art Analysis
A rhythmic exploration of folded form and geometric shadow
This piece functions as an investigation into the structural potential of paper, where clean lines and subtle gradients suggest a three-dimensional relief. The artist utilizes a portrait orientation to emphasize the verticality of the composition, allowing the eye to travel across the intersections of folded planes and sharp edges. The play of light creates a sense of rhythmic movement, turning a simple material study into a complex dialogue between space and volume.
Böhmer’s approach is grounded in a methodical clarity, stripping away the unnecessary to focus on the raw elegance of form. By focusing on the interplay of neutral tones and precise angles, the work invites a quiet contemplation of texture and shadow. It is an exercise in restraint that reveals how much can be communicated through the deliberate arrangement of shape and the soft transition of light.
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