As the optical fibres emerge from the paper in this wall installation, they hold the surface in place. The images are displayed simultaneously in the frame and are powered by four light projectors.
Anke Neumann grew up in a former industrial metropolis in Germany. She was a creative child who enjoyed drawing and building huts. After finishing her education, she trained as a textile technology and spinning technician. "Back then, Chemnitz was a major textile and paper manufacturing city. This period greatly influenced my technical sense." She went to Berlin in the early 90s to work in a variety of craft and technical companies until 1998 when she decided to study surface and textile design at the Weissensee Academy of Art. A papermaking course given by Gangolf Ulbricht inspired her to become an assistant to him in his paper production. Using large formats of paper in room concepts immediately fascinated Anke. A new dimension was added by placing light bulbs between layers of paper. In her quest for light-conducting materials, she discovered fiber optics. She set up her own workshop shortly after. The majority of her light sculptures and light installations today are commissioned for private houses and hotels. Anke's work creates captivating atmosphere in rooms.
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As the optical fibres emerge from the paper in this wall installation, they hold the surface in place. The images are displayed simultaneously in the frame and are powered by four light projectors.
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This light sculpture with optical fibres consists of three hand-cast papers mounted on a steel structure.
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This staircase light installation consists of three structured paper sheets suspended on optical fibres running through the ceiling. Light feeds are located one floor above.
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This lighting installation was made for the exhibition Kunstschaffen at the Robbe & Berking Shipyard in Flensburg. The sails are approximately 1.2 to 3.2 m high, and two LED projectors illuminate the optical fibres.
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This paper sculpture is attached to a steel rod with a light projector in the steel housing, which serves as the base. The sculpture's total height is approximately 1.8 m.