Listening, forward-looking decisions, community
What values are reflected in your work and why, dear Maike?
"Nature holds immeasurable value beyond the material. In its aesthetic, cultural, and spiritual significance, it is the starting point of my artistic research practice. My works are observations of nature. Images of relationships or possible communities, which ultimately also serve as a reminder that we must overcome human arrogance. Nature offers us a wealth of insights into connections and sustainable practices that can serve as the basis for future-oriented decisions. We must become better at listening to it."
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Artist of the Month: Maike Denker
Born in 1982, artist Maike Denker studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig from 2009 to 2016. Her work explores forms, colors, and living organisms in nature. A daily walk is part of her practice. As an attentive observer, meticulous collector, and sometimes even a curious child, she discovers structure and beauty in nature. She draws on a profound knowledge of biological phenomena and biodiversity, which is evident not least in her studio.
Her art is thus an interplay of observation, collection, and natural coincidence....
A collection of personal perspectives on values – created in cooperation with ato and the Museum of Values. Edition: Artist of the Month
Photo by Sebastian Heck
