www.privateairny.com Private Air | Summer 2023
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THE COLLECTION
Color & Textile: Nike Schroeder
Color & Technology: Thomas Trum
omas Trum's experimental
approach uses unconventional
techniques to paint on paper,
canvas, and walls. With tools
like super-sized felt pens and
machines originally for road line
marking, his active process is
based on trial and error, resulting
in enthusiastic and dynamic end
results.
omas dives deep into his
materials, researching every
aspect before incorporating them
into his work. Whether working
on a small piece of paper or
a large mural, his approach
remains the same. With paint
as his muse, omas brings his
colorful large-scale work to
public spaces.
Nike Schroeder, a contemporary
fiber artist from Germany, now
based in LA, explores the interaction
of colors with the viewer. Her work
emphasizes size and color, creating
sensory experiences that range from
warm, light, and earthy tones to
more robust, darker anchor points.
Using rayon thread for its
smoothness and sheen, Nike
Schroeder's abstract body of work
has been developed over a decade.
Instead of using stitches to hold
things together, she allows the excess
thread to become the art piece,
creating a contemporary aspect.
Inspired by Robert Irwin, Nike is
focused on the visual impact of light
on geometric forms and the viewer's
sensory experience.
