Art is something that is constantly changing; it springs from the imagination, and creativity has the most unexpected ways of manifesting itself, as it depends on the vision of each artist.
Just over a week ago, I was able to attend a joint exhibition by two German artists; I shared the wonderful works from the first part of the exhibition and by the first artist with you last Sunday. Although this exhibition brings together two artists, it has been given the same name: Let’s See What Happens. It has been organised as part of an artistic and cultural exchange between Málaga and the artists’ home town in Germany, as I mentioned last week.
Upon entering the second exhibition room, I came across some marvellous works, particularly due to the technique used: thread. As is customary, this gallery provides a wealth of information on everything on display, featuring not only posters on the walls but also an explanatory leaflet. It is thanks to all this that one can fully understand what the artist sought to convey.
The series of works on display is called ‘Entrelazamiento’ and explores the theme of memories and their vitality, as moments that evolve. Her art consists of images created with threads that possess their own dynamism and life, and through each of these works a story is told that evokes those memories. For this reason, they are constantly evolving.
Abena Bauer was born in 1990. She is a fashion designer and worked for several years as a textile coordinator at a photography and video production studio; since 2020, she has been working as an illustrator, designer, costume designer and freelance artist. She is an artist with a long and distinguished career and a track record of high quality work, having been involved in major projects such as serving on the costume team at the Passau Municipal Theatre.
What has struck me most about this exhibition is the blend of techniques combining drawings and fabrics, which creates beautiful textures. Furthermore, these works seem to exist in two worlds: that of reality and that of fantasy. The quality of her work is very evident, as is the discipline and effort she puts into it, a great commitment to her art.
The works seem alive, and the separation between the threads that form the image and the background creates a shadow that breathes life into them. It brings ideas to life, an environment, memories that return and evolve, telling stories and creating a world where the unreal becomes possible.
Looking at the whole series, the works seem to belong to the realm of dreams but have been brought into reality; or perhaps they belong to that world of memories that resurface to be transformed into marvellous works, skilfully crafted from threads. It is incredible to see the faces, the shapes, the people sitting in a chair or going about their daily tasks.
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I took two photos of each piece: one from the front, to see the artwork as it really is, and then one from the side, to view it from a different angle, showing its shadow and giving the impression that the piece is in motion.
There are also some paintings, I particularly loved the ones in shades of pink. Taken as a whole, it’s marvellous; words are superfluous when quality and creativity speak for themselves.
Thank you very much for joining me today; I wish you all a lovely Sunday. See you soon. Amonet.
All photographs are my own.
