Class 10a explores sculptures and installations by artist Emilia Neumann at the Kunstverein

In mid-September, Class 10a visited the Kunstverein Marburg to explore the works of Frankfurt-based artist Emilia Neumann (born in 1985). The visit centered on the artistic dialogue between the students and the sculptures—with a special focus on photography and creative image composition, reports art teacher Ines Vielhaben.

Molds of Everyday Objects

Neumann’s colorful sculptural works—made of colored polymer plaster and concrete and cast from everyday objects such as motorcycles, car floor mats, and surfboards—provided the perfect basis for photographing from unusual angles and capturing exciting perspectives. Polished and rough surfaces, industrial traces, and organic-looking structures gave the students plenty of room for their own interpretations, which they captured in close-up shots. A particular highlight was the photographic installations, which served as interpretations or humorous commentaries on the artist’s works.