Paper Studies 29
Mareike BöhmerMareike Böhmer constructs Paper Studies 29 through a deliberate layering of form and texture, finding a quiet balance between tactile paper elements and structured composition. This portrait-oriented work explores the physical depth of its materials, allowing shadows and edges to define the visual rhythm.
Paper Studies 29
Mareike Böhmer constructs Paper Studies 29 through a deliberate layering of form and texture, finding a quiet balance between tactile paper elements and structured composition. This portrait-oriented work explores the physical depth of its materials, allowing shadows and edges to define the visual rhythm.
28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa
A meaningful share of this purchase goes directly to Mareike Böhmer.
Every Arthaus piece supports a living artist.
Paper Studies 29
Mareike Böhmer
Art Analysis
A tactile exploration of layered form and vertical balance
In Paper Studies 29, the focus remains squarely on the interplay of material and space. The composition utilizes the vertical constraints of its portrait orientation to stack and align various paper-like forms, creating a sense of architectural stability. By emphasizing the subtle shifts in tone and the crispness of the edges, the work invites a close observation of how simple shapes can occupy a plane with significant presence.
There is a grounded, meditative quality to the way the elements are arranged. Rather than relying on complex ornamentation, the piece draws its strength from the raw honesty of its textures and the deliberate placement of each component. The result is a study in restraint, where the physical characteristics of the medium become the primary subject of the viewer's gaze.
The portrait orientation focuses the viewer's attention on the closeness of the subjects, heightening the sense of a private world.
The piece emphasizes the tactile qualities and edges of paper-like materials within a flat plane.
A calm and orderly atmosphere is achieved through the precise arrangement of simple, unadorned shapes.
Free Shipping
On all framed orders
100-Day Guarantee
Love it or return it
Gallery Quality
Museum-grade materials
Artist-Direct
Fair pay, every piece
More to Discover
More from Mareike Böhmer
ArtistMore of Mareike Böhmer’s work, hand-picked from the collection.
