Shape Play 5
Mareike BöhmerMareike Böhmer assembles geometric harmony through a balance of form and negative space, creating a visual rhythm that feels both grounded and light. Shape Play 5 explores the interaction of structured elements within a portrait orientation, finding a quiet energy in the way simple silhouettes overlap.

Shape Play 5
Mareike Böhmer assembles geometric harmony through a balance of form and negative space, creating a visual rhythm that feels both grounded and light. Shape Play 5 explores the interaction of structured elements within a portrait orientation, finding a quiet energy in the way simple silhouettes overlap.
28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa
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Art Analysis
A rhythmic exploration of geometric balance and vertical form
In this composition, Böhmer utilizes a vertical arrangement to explore the weight and placement of abstract forms. The piece relies on the tension between solid shapes and the open space around them, inviting the eye to follow the clean lines and deliberate intersections that define the series. It is a study of how minimal components can build a complex visual narrative without the need for ornamentation.
The portrait format anchors the movement of the shapes, directing the viewer’s focus toward the center where the primary action occurs. By stripping away the unnecessary, the work highlights the inherent beauty of geometry and the subtle shifts in balance that occur when shapes are allowed to play against one another in a confined field.
The artwork replaces organic curves with a complex network of triangles and polygons to define the bird's anatomy.
The portrait orientation creates an intimate, narrow field of view that draws the viewer closer to the subject.
The deliberate placement of forms creates a balanced environment that feels stable and thoughtfully organized.
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