Visual Arts

Dear friends of the Neuburg Summer Academy,


This year’s course program includes a number of innovations for visual arts. First, there are four new teaching artists. Furthermore, our team developed new course concepts which replenish the established offer of the two-dimensional and three-dimensional areas grahic reproduction and painting, printing, sculpture and object. Hence, this year we can offer a course in the area of photography, film and video. Additionally, there are two courses for cross-media work. The aims of these courses are to bridge the typical divide between drawing, photography and sculpture and to offer cross-border working.
The aim of all courses is to address, to promote and to develop individual interests and strengths of the participants. During the courses, our lecturers will offer freedom and support for continuing existing projects, developing new ideas and approaches, and experimenting with new techniques or strategies. Therefore, all courses are open for beginners and persons who have already gained experiences in the corresponding working fields. These courses are also suitable for preparing for entrance examination at an art academy or university of art. With this in mind, we are looking forward to registrations of different age groups and different professional groups, as this unique mixture unfolds the strengths of the Summer Academy by  transmitting and dealing with arts and enthusiasm for arts.

Warm regards,


Goda Plaum
Artistic director of visual arts

Sun 7/30/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt
Fine Arts
For my artistic approach, it is essential to transfer aesthetic concepts and experiences from one medium to another. For drawing and for the course, this means, among other things, starting from the question: How does the space get into the surface ¬– and the drawing into the space?
I would like to encourage and support the participants to develop a personal approach to this issue and their own forms of expression, using as wide a range of techniques and materials as possible, from classic drawing techniques to more unconventional means.
Individual and group discussions about the experiences gained in drawing experiments should also be accompanied by occasional excursions into art history and visits to exhibitions on the subject.
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Sun 7/30/23 - 8/4/23
Obere Altstadt
Fine Arts
For my artistic approach, it is essential to transfer aesthetic concepts and experiences from one medium to another. For drawing and for the course, this means, among other things, starting from the question: How does the space get into the surface ¬– and the drawing into the space?
I would like to encourage and support the participants to develop a personal approach to this issue and their own forms of expression, using as wide a range of techniques and materials as possible, from classic drawing techniques to more unconventional means.
Individual and group discussions about the experiences gained in drawing experiments should also be accompanied by occasional excursions into art history and visits to exhibitions on the subject.
more
Mon 8/7/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt
Fine Arts
For my artistic approach, it is essential to transfer aesthetic concepts and experiences from one medium to another. For drawing and for the course, this means, among other things, starting from the question: How does the space get into the surface ¬– and the drawing into the space?
I would like to encourage and support the participants to develop a personal approach to this issue and their own forms of expression, using as wide a range of techniques and materials as possible, from classic drawing techniques to more unconventional means.
Individual and group discussions about the experiences gained in drawing experiments should also be accompanied by occasional excursions into art history and visits to exhibitions on the subject.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/12/23
Fine Arts
The focus of the course is the clarification and further development of own pictorial concepts in the field of tension between representativeness and abstraction. The basis is perception, natural vision (in contrast to the camera's gaze), direct contact with things, precise observation, one's own fresh gaze rubbing against reality, because the training of the gaze is also necessary for abstract work. As a result of spatial-object representations, abstract compositions can be created that structure the image surface with their own pictorial rhythm. The course offers individual support on the way to the further development of one's own visual language. It is aimed at people with several years of painting practice.
more
Mon 8/7/23 - 8/12/23
Fine Arts
The focus of the course is the clarification and further development of own pictorial concepts in the field of tension between representativeness and abstraction. The basis is perception, natural vision (in contrast to the camera's gaze), direct contact with things, precise observation, one's own fresh gaze rubbing against reality, because the training of the gaze is also necessary for abstract work. As a result of spatial-object representations, abstract compositions can be created that structure the image surface with their own pictorial rhythm. The course offers individual support on the way to the further development of one's own visual language. It is aimed at people with several years of painting practice.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/4/23
Fine Arts
The focus of the course is the clarification and further development of own pictorial concepts in the field of tension between representativeness and abstraction. The basis is perception, natural vision (in contrast to the camera's gaze), direct contact with things, precise observation, one's own fresh gaze rubbing against reality, because the training of the gaze is also necessary for abstract work. As a result of spatial-object representations, abstract compositions can be created that structure the image surface with their own pictorial rhythm. The course offers individual support on the way to the further development of one's own visual language. It is aimed at people with several years of painting practice.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt
Fine Arts
Everything can be art, BUT art cannot be everything. We need challenges of the real life in order to meet them artistically. Everything can be art: shopping lists, crosswords, old child’s drawings, city maps, fake eye lashes, construction plans… simply everything! It only depends on how we include the things into the artistical process and which issue we want to deal with. In this course, we use all things collected in our households and which are of no use any longer but are not to simply thrown away. This “stuff” can be reason, motive or material for pictorial working as it is analysed, changed, arranged or associated becoming meaningful. In this course, pictorial working is not limited to one technique or medium but crosses such borders so that every participant is accompanied to achieve his or her best possible realisation of his or her pictorial idea. We approach objects differently and create new connections at the same time. This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students.
more
Mon 8/7/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt
Fine Arts
Everything can be art, BUT art cannot be everything. We need challenges of the real life in order to meet them artistically. Everything can be art: shopping lists, crosswords, old child’s drawings, city maps, fake eye lashes, construction plans… simply everything! It only depends on how we include the things into the artistical process and which issue we want to deal with. In this course, we use all things collected in our households and which are of no use any longer but are not to simply thrown away. This “stuff” can be reason, motive or material for pictorial working as it is analysed, changed, arranged or associated becoming meaningful. In this course, pictorial working is not limited to one technique or medium but crosses such borders so that every participant is accompanied to achieve his or her best possible realisation of his or her pictorial idea. We approach objects differently and create new connections at the same time. This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/4/23
Obere Altstadt
Fine Arts
Everything can be art, BUT art cannot be everything. We need challenges of the real life in order to meet them artistically. Everything can be art: shopping lists, crosswords, old child’s drawings, city maps, fake eye lashes, construction plans… simply everything! It only depends on how we include the things into the artistical process and which issue we want to deal with. In this course, we use all things collected in our households and which are of no use any longer but are not to simply thrown away. This “stuff” can be reason, motive or material for pictorial working as it is analysed, changed, arranged or associated becoming meaningful. In this course, pictorial working is not limited to one technique or medium but crosses such borders so that every participant is accompanied to achieve his or her best possible realisation of his or her pictorial idea. We approach objects differently and create new connections at the same time. This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
My approach consists of drawings, pictures, photos, video recordings and own texts which are either unfinished or do not have an effect on the proper place. We breathe new life into them developing them further. Fears of contacts and blockades disappear by extending the medium. Perhaps a new process or form is needed in order to keep on working on the original ones. The new medium probably helps to realize that you were too restricted and that there are other forms which are more fun or which suit you better. What could you do with your own drawings or the many photos lying in a box or waiting on your hard disk? Perhaps there will be a new composition and connection with other materials, memories and images. I will offer a beamer and a camera so that we are able to experiment with projections, sound and light. Furthermore, I will provide a scanner and a printer (black and white).
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/4/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
My approach consists of drawings, pictures, photos, video recordings and own texts which are either unfinished or do not have an effect on the proper place. We breathe new life into them developing them further. Fears of contacts and blockades disappear by extending the medium. Perhaps a new process or form is needed in order to keep on working on the original ones. The new medium probably helps to realize that you were too restricted and that there are other forms which are more fun or which suit you better. What could you do with your own drawings or the many photos lying in a box or waiting on your hard disk? Perhaps there will be a new composition and connection with other materials, memories and images. I will offer a beamer and a camera so that we are able to experiment with projections, sound and light. Furthermore, I will provide a scanner and a printer (black and white).
more
Mon 8/7/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
My approach consists of drawings, pictures, photos, video recordings and own texts which are either unfinished or do not have an effect on the proper place. We breathe new life into them developing them further. Fears of contacts and blockades disappear by extending the medium. Perhaps a new process or form is needed in order to keep on working on the original ones. The new medium probably helps to realize that you were too restricted and that there are other forms which are more fun or which suit you better. What could you do with your own drawings or the many photos lying in a box or waiting on your hard disk? Perhaps there will be a new composition and connection with other materials, memories and images. I will offer a beamer and a camera so that we are able to experiment with projections, sound and light. Furthermore, I will provide a scanner and a printer (black and white).
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
The main aim of the course is the experimental and playful handling of print graphics. Cold needle, material, stencil and plant printing, wood and linoleum cutting, as well as monotyping and frottage are possible. Experimenting with different materials and techniques, even combinations, is desirable. The use of various, “unusual” tools, such as cutters, drills, cutting tools or even chainsaws and Dremels is also conceivable. Unusual substrates, i. e. not only paper, but also textiles and plastics can be brought along and used. The tools and materials should be brought with you or certain errands should be agreed with the group.

In my artistic work, I myself combine all kinds of materials and like to expand two-dimensional techniques into objects or incorporate image, sculpture and sound into performances.
The aim of this course is to break down boundaries and focus on creativity.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/4/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
The main aim of the course is the experimental and playful handling of print graphics. Cold needle, material, stencil and plant printing, wood and linoleum cutting, as well as monotyping and frottage are possible. Experimenting with different materials and techniques, even combinations, is desirable. The use of various, “unusual” tools, such as cutters, drills, cutting tools or even chainsaws and Dremels is also conceivable. Unusual substrates, i. e. not only paper, but also textiles and plastics can be brought along and used. The tools and materials should be brought with you or certain errands should be agreed with the group.

In my artistic work, I myself combine all kinds of materials and like to expand two-dimensional techniques into objects or incorporate image, sculpture and sound into performances.
The aim of this course is to break down boundaries and focus on creativity.
more
Mon 8/7/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
The main aim of the course is the experimental and playful handling of print graphics. Cold needle, material, stencil and plant printing, wood and linoleum cutting, as well as monotyping and frottage are possible. Experimenting with different materials and techniques, even combinations, is desirable. The use of various, “unusual” tools, such as cutters, drills, cutting tools or even chainsaws and Dremels is also conceivable. Unusual substrates, i. e. not only paper, but also textiles and plastics can be brought along and used. The tools and materials should be brought with you or certain errands should be agreed with the group.

In my artistic work, I myself combine all kinds of materials and like to expand two-dimensional techniques into objects or incorporate image, sculpture and sound into performances.
The aim of this course is to break down boundaries and focus on creativity.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
Our focus lies on developing your own picture concepts. Using a holistic approach, we examine and reveal taken decisions as well as possibilities and strategies of realisation. These reflections and findings form a flexible and still stable basis on which your own pictorial work can be developed in different directions. A special focus lies on attentiveness during the artistic process which is accompanied and supported by individual and group discussions about your own working and by analysis of visual positions of other artists. Collective discussions about each individual context will lead to expressions and correspondences in colour, form and material. Necessary requirements for this course are years of experience in artistic practice and knowledge of painting techniques. A two-week booking is desirable.
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Sun 7/30/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
This course provides space for diverse, three-dimensional working with classic materials (i.e. metal, clay, paper, plaster, wood, no stone processing) and it broadens the view for other surprising materials and strategies. Every day there is an offer to take part in a little, playful practical exercise of three-dimensional thinking. Inspired by works of contemporary artists, there are little “morning exercises” which should challenge the participants to discover together new material and space. These exercises will help to develop discovering new possibilities for your own individual work and to learn from the ideas and strategies of others. The focus will lie on developing and realising individual ideas – figurative, abstract or installative. This course is suitable for persons who have already gained experience in three-dimensional designing as well as for beginners who want to gain basic knowledge.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/4/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
This course provides space for diverse, three-dimensional working with classic materials (i.e. metal, clay, paper, plaster, wood, no stone processing) and it broadens the view for other surprising materials and strategies. Every day there is an offer to take part in a little, playful practical exercise of three-dimensional thinking. Inspired by works of contemporary artists, there are little “morning exercises” which should challenge the participants to discover together new material and space. These exercises will help to develop discovering new possibilities for your own individual work and to learn from the ideas and strategies of others. The focus will lie on developing and realising individual ideas – figurative, abstract or installative. This course is suitable for persons who have already gained experience in three-dimensional designing as well as for beginners who want to gain basic knowledge.
more
Mon 8/7/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
This course provides space for diverse, three-dimensional working with classic materials (i.e. metal, clay, paper, plaster, wood, no stone processing) and it broadens the view for other surprising materials and strategies. Every day there is an offer to take part in a little, playful practical exercise of three-dimensional thinking. Inspired by works of contemporary artists, there are little “morning exercises” which should challenge the participants to discover together new material and space. These exercises will help to develop discovering new possibilities for your own individual work and to learn from the ideas and strategies of others. The focus will lie on developing and realising individual ideas – figurative, abstract or installative. This course is suitable for persons who have already gained experience in three-dimensional designing as well as for beginners who want to gain basic knowledge.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
How do I find my own picture language? In order to respond to this question, I would like to provide you a path with a wide range of exercises for different techniques of painting, drawing and printing. Concrete subjects will be graphically realised and implemented in acryl painting. Furthermore, you will get the chance to discover printing techniques like monotype or dry point etching. In the morning, there will be further exercises for the science of colour and composition. In the afternoon, free working is at the focus.
The variety of suggestions will give you the opportunity to discover your strengths and preferences, to test them in change of techniques in order to develop your own pictorial language.
This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students.
more
Sun 7/30/23 - 8/4/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
How do I find my own picture language? In order to respond to this question, I would like to provide you a path with a wide range of exercises for different techniques of painting, drawing and printing. Concrete subjects will be graphically realised and implemented in acryl painting. Furthermore, you will get the chance to discover printing techniques like monotype or dry point etching. In the morning, there will be further exercises for the science of colour and composition. In the afternoon, free working is at the focus.
The variety of suggestions will give you the opportunity to discover your strengths and preferences, to test them in change of techniques in order to develop your own pictorial language.
This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students.
more
Mon 8/7/23 - 8/12/23
Obere Altstadt Neuburg
Fine Arts
How do I find my own picture language? In order to respond to this question, I would like to provide you a path with a wide range of exercises for different techniques of painting, drawing and printing. Concrete subjects will be graphically realised and implemented in acryl painting. Furthermore, you will get the chance to discover printing techniques like monotype or dry point etching. In the morning, there will be further exercises for the science of colour and composition. In the afternoon, free working is at the focus.
The variety of suggestions will give you the opportunity to discover your strengths and preferences, to test them in change of techniques in order to develop your own pictorial language.
This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students.
more