A joint exhibition featuring Lori Sommer and Jonna Tuchtfeldt.
The exhibition *Lebensraum* presents a series of works drawn by hand and painted with pigments, inspired by plant forms, surfaces, movements, and transitions in nature. Characterized by the artists’ attention to detail, nature is not merely a subject for them but represents a complex habitat in which humans are embedded.
Through their artistic process, they aim to make this connection visible. A leaf, an insect, or a landscape serves as the starting point for a closer examination of our surroundings. Although our works have distinct styles, we share a common interest. Personal perspective and artistic expression can coexist within this framework.
She deliberately works in a traditional, analog manner. The direct contact between her hand, the paper, and the materials is an important part of her process. Every stroke remains visible, revealing how a drawing or painting takes shape. This approach allows her to engage with her subjects gradually and leaves room for observation.
This exhibition is the result of a collaborative effort. It showcases two artistic approaches that have emerged from a shared fascination with nature and habitats. The works of these two artists invite viewers to look more closely and become more aware of the diversity of their surroundings.
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Lori Sommer (she/they) (2004)
Lori Sommer was born in Berlin in 2004 and is currently studying illustration at HAW Hamburg. Prior to that, she spent a semester in Denmark, where she explored various artistic techniques and further developed her drawing skills. Before beginning her studies, she learned the art of tattooing in Berlin, which shaped her eye for line work, precision, and permanent visual traces. She also led workshops for children and adults at Malsalon Berlin for several years, gaining experience in art education. In addition to other group exhibitions in Denmark and Berlin, she most recently exhibited her work at Galerie Rosa Lux in Berlin.
For Lori, drawing with pen and paper is a central form of expression, though she also enjoys working with gouache and watercolor. Working directly with analog materials allows her to give visual form to her thoughts and observations. She also views drawing as a personal process of engaging with herself and her surroundings. In her work, she explores the central question of what place humans occupy in nature and what they are made of. In her opinion, the fact that humans are part of nature is far too rarely recognized. Humans are too often viewed as separate from nature. She aims to restore this perception through her art.
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