Jakob Limmer (*1988 in Bamberg) pursued his studies in media art at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig under Joachim Blank, class for installation and space from 2016 to 2020. Prior to this, he studied sound design at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences within the MultiMediaArt program.
Limmer’s artistic endeavors delve into the dynamics of authority and structure, examining their impact on the human body. His work often incorporates materials like silicone, which evoke a sense of corporeality, creating a tactile, bodily dimension. Through subtle anti-authoritarian gestures imbued with subliminal humor, his pieces challenge and critique contemporary societal conditions.
In his work, the boundary becomes deftly blurred between the anticipation and the challenge, inviting viewers into a world – where experimentation flourishes and ideas go beyond mere contemplation and manifest themselves tangibly in the physical realm. At the intersection of questioning authority and power, the artist focuses on exploring the hidden. Positioned at the interface of rebellion and curiosity, Limmer’s works surprise and encourage viewers to venture into the unexplored territories of the mind.
(Hanna Tokaj)
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born 1988 in Bamberg
2010 – 2013 Bachelor of Arts in Arts & Design; MultimediaArt, major in sound design & music production, University of Applied Sciences Salzburg (AT)
2016 – 2020 Fine Art degree (Diploma/masters degree); media arts; calss for installation and space (Joachim Blank); Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig