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dazwischen das silber
von • by Verena Könekamp
www.verena-koenekamp.de

Verena Könekamp combines state-of-the-art textiles with

screen-printing techniques to create artworks that are not only

visually striking but also acoustically effective. As a textile design

engineer, she has collaborated multiple times with renowned

architectural firms such as LRO Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei

on art-in-architecture projects, seamlessly merging aesthetic

precision with spatial experience. Her current works continue

this dedicated exploration of material, colour and space. “Colour

resonates deep within us,” Könekamp explains – a principle
she brings to life through the technique of free split-fountain

printing. Each piece is a unique hand print on coarse wool fabric,

meaning that it is impossible to reproduce them in identical

form. Three motifs take centre stage: Landschaft 1 (Landscape 1)

in radiant yellow, dazwischen das silber (the silver in between),

oscillating between magenta and orange, and Lichtung (clearing)

in rich green. These colour fields are intersected by vertical and

horizontal structures that create depth and dynamic movement.

Through layered compositions, subtle nuances emerge that vary

depending on the light and viewing angle. Könekamp’s work

is defined by a clean design vocabulary that responds to the

architecture of the surrounding space. By altering the perception

of surface and volume, her pieces introduce both visual and

acoustic impulses. The textile medium gives them a tangible

presence that unfolds differently depending on the viewer’s

position in the room. By combining innovative textile techniques

with precise printmaking, Könekamp remains true to her artistic

vision: colour, material and structure engage in a dialogue that

transcends the surface, directly addressing the senses.