Paper Studies 5
Mareike BöhmerMareike Böhmer explores the tactile geometry of form through Paper Studies 5, where layered textures and sharp edges define a quiet, architectural rhythm. This portrait-oriented composition balances the weight of physical material with a delicate, minimalist sensibility.

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Paper Studies 5
Mareike Böhmer explores the tactile geometry of form through Paper Studies 5, where layered textures and sharp edges define a quiet, architectural rhythm. This portrait-oriented composition balances the weight of physical material with a delicate, minimalist sensibility.
28 × 35 cm · about ⅛ the width of a 3-seat sofa
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Art Analysis
The quiet geometry of layered paper and structured form
In this study, Böhmer focuses on the interplay of shadow and surface, treating paper as a structural medium rather than a flat plane. The vertical alignment emphasizes a sense of deliberate construction, drawing the eye through a series of overlapping shapes that suggest depth and physical presence. Each element feels considered, contributing to a visual language that values the raw honesty of paper and the precision of its arrangement.
The work functions as an investigation into how simple materials can occupy space with such quiet authority. By stripping away unnecessary ornamentation, the artist allows the subtle variations in tone and the crispness of the lines to dictate the mood. It is an exercise in restraint, where the portrait format serves to ground the abstract forms, making the experimental nature of the study feel both stable and intentional.
The artist uses simplified forms and a non-literal palette to convey the feeling of a city rather than its exact likeness.
The work uses a limited palette and simple materials to investigate the fundamental properties of volume and space.
The portrait orientation provides a stable framework for the floating elements, creating a sense of upward momentum and poise.
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