Torn Paper 3

Mareike Böhmer

Mareike Böhmer explores the tactile beauty of deconstruction, using the jagged edges of layered paper to create a rhythmic, structural landscape. In Torn Paper 3, she balances raw, organic textures with a disciplined portrait orientation that gives the abstract composition a sense of grounded stability.

Torn Paper 3 — framed, leaning against the wall
Mareike Böhmer

Torn Paper 3

Mareike Böhmer explores the tactile beauty of deconstruction, using the jagged edges of layered paper to create a rhythmic, structural landscape. In Torn Paper 3, she balances raw, organic textures with a disciplined portrait orientation that gives the abstract composition a sense of grounded stability.

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28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa

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Torn Paper 3

Mareike Böhmer

Art Analysis

The tactile rhythm of raw edges and layered paper

This piece centers on the physical act of tearing, where the artist treats paper not just as a surface, but as a three-dimensional medium. The composition is built through overlapping fragments, where each rough edge creates a shadow and a line that guides the eye across the frame. By focusing on the material's inherent fragility and strength, the work finds a quiet harmony in the irregular shapes and the negative space between them.

The vertical arrangement emphasizes a sense of growth and layering, inviting the viewer to look closely at the subtle shifts in tone and fiber. There is a deliberate honesty in the way the paper is handled, eschewing smooth finishes for a gritty, authentic texture. It is an exploration of how simple, everyday materials can be rearranged into a complex visual language of depth and form.

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