Light, colour, and paint are the features of the installation 'Leaves' by Dagmar Baumann, which sets the scene with the work that came to life during and after a 7 ½ week timeout in the natural beauty of Bali. This is followed by a close observation of the apparent vegetation, specifically the battered and sturdy leaves of the banana plants. The giant leaves become a symbol of the encounter with Hindu culture and the depths of the tropical forest. For the artist, green embodies the immaterial realm in which the gaze, gesture and craft become symbiotic. In the space of Walgenbach Art & Books, these experimental works find a form as a spatial installation. The original watercolours made on Bali and their multiform green successors are showcased in a handmade artist's book.
