PAPER POSITIONS BERLIN

NORIKO AMBE & BODO KORSIG

25 – 28 APRIL 2024

Deutsche Telekom Hauptstadtrepräsentanz
Französische Straße 33 a-c
10117 Berlin

BOOTH 45

AOA;87 presents at PAPER POSITIONS 2024 the Japanese artist Noriko Ambe in dialogue with the German multimedia artist Bodo Korsig. Both artists individually create maps of inner worlds, inviting viewers to engage in introspection.

Japanese artist Noriko Ambe (*1967, Saitama) creates delicate, sculptural works in her series titled “Linear-Actions”, which began in 1999. By cutting and layering hundreds to thousands of sheets of paper, she crafts pieces reminiscent of topographic and organic forms. Through precise cutting and layering, fine lines resembling tree rings emerge, representing not only the physical structure of the paper but also a metaphorical journey through time. Each cut and layer signifies a past moment, with the cut cross-sections symbolizing moments between the countless layers of time permeating a work’s existence. For Ambe, this act of following form or gradation is a connection to the present moment. Through her work, she produces a fragment of the “now”, serving as an interface between the material world and its spiritual dimension, akin to a rhythmic background beat.

Bodo Korsig (*1962, Zwickau) has been exploring cut-outs in his artistic practice since the early 2000s. He began integrating this technique into his sculptures and installations to create three-dimensional shapes and spaces that evoke a special effect through the interplay of light and shadow. Korsig’s recent works from the series “Shoshin” focus on exploring liminality as a central theme. He concentrates on visualizing the invisible transitions and interstices that exist in our lives, encouraging viewers to explore the “in-between” in their own lives and reflect on the significance of transitions and changes. Thus, his artistic concept not only addresses aesthetic aspects but also enables profound philosophical engagement with human existence.

VIP Preview (VIP card holders only)

Thursday, April 25th, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Followed by Opening Reception and Party

Friday, April 26th, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Opening Hours

Friday, April 26th, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturday, April 27th, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday, April 28th, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Contact info@aoa-87.com for available tickets!