Frühling in Simulacrum XII
from US$ 699
3 sizes available
Unfortunately, this artwork cannot be added to the room view.
- Exclusive offers
- Inspiring new releases
- Personal invitations to Art Events
Margarete Schrüfer
Her art is a tribute to the intricate beauty of nature—and a quiet reminder of its fragility. With meticulous precision, Margarete Schrüfer bridges the natural world with the traditional… Read more
Bio Exhibitions Interview
Filters
Remove All Filters
Frühling in Simulacrum XVI
from US$ 749
3 sizes available
Unfortunately, this artwork cannot be added to the room view.
Frühling in Simulacrum XV
from US$ 699
3 sizes available
Unfortunately, this artwork cannot be added to the room view.
Frühling in Simulacrum XIV
from US$ 749
3 sizes available
Unfortunately, this artwork cannot be added to the room view.
Pink breath 3
from US$ 749
3 sizes available
Unfortunately, this artwork cannot be added to the room view.
Frühling in Simulacrum XVII
from US$ 699
3 sizes available
Unfortunately, this artwork cannot be added to the room view.
Background Information about Margarete Schrüfer
Introduction
Her art is a tribute to the intricate beauty of nature—and a quiet reminder of its fragility. With meticulous precision, Margarete Schrüfer bridges the natural world with the traditional craftsmanship of Japan, seamlessly intertwining origami with photographic and digital innovation.
At the heart of her work lies the cherry blossom—a symbol of fleeting beauty and the cycle of life. But Schrüfer’s approach goes beyond mere depiction; she engages with nature through an ancient art form: Origami. This delicate folding technique, which she taught herself during her studies in Fine Arts and Sculpture, forms the foundation of her entire practice. Each petal and leaf is carefully crafted by hand before undergoing a complex photographic and digital transformation.
What begins as a singular work of folded paper evolves into a layered visual narrative. Schrüfer photographs each stage of the folding process, meticulously layering the images to form digital collages. The resulting compositions blur the boundaries between precision and imperfection, presence and transience—creating depth both visually and conceptually.
Her aesthetic recalls the tradition of 17th-century Dutch floral still lifes, which also meditated on themes of growth and decay. Yet Schrüfer’s work moves beyond stillness; it reveals the hidden structures that shape life itself. The unfolding blossoms echo universal patterns—from the double helix of DNA to the delicate symmetry of a butterfly’s wings. Through her art, Schrüfer illuminates the poetry of form, transformation, and impermanence—an elegant tribute to the various facets of life.
At the heart of her work lies the cherry blossom—a symbol of fleeting beauty and the cycle of life. But Schrüfer’s approach goes beyond mere depiction; she engages with nature through an ancient art form: Origami. This delicate folding technique, which she taught herself during her studies in Fine Arts and Sculpture, forms the foundation of her entire practice. Each petal and leaf is carefully crafted by hand before undergoing a complex photographic and digital transformation.
What begins as a singular work of folded paper evolves into a layered visual narrative. Schrüfer photographs each stage of the folding process, meticulously layering the images to form digital collages. The resulting compositions blur the boundaries between precision and imperfection, presence and transience—creating depth both visually and conceptually.
Her aesthetic recalls the tradition of 17th-century Dutch floral still lifes, which also meditated on themes of growth and decay. Yet Schrüfer’s work moves beyond stillness; it reveals the hidden structures that shape life itself. The unfolding blossoms echo universal patterns—from the double helix of DNA to the delicate symmetry of a butterfly’s wings. Through her art, Schrüfer illuminates the poetry of form, transformation, and impermanence—an elegant tribute to the various facets of life.
Bio
Margarete Schrüfer combines traditional craftsmanship with photographic innovation. After studying sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg, a 2005 residency in Tokyo profoundly influenced her work: the cherry blossom—symbol of beauty and transience—became her central motif. Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and origami, she developed a unique visual language blending folding art, photography, and digital composition. Recognized with numerous grants and awards, she was named Artist of the European Metropolitan Region of Nuremberg in 2020.
Awards
2020 Künstlerin der Europäischen Metropolregion Nürnberg
Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
Diözesanmuseum Bamberg I art Karlsruhe Köln I Kunstraum Sterngasse Nürnberg I Stadtmuseum Deggendorf I Kulturpalast Anwanden I Kunstmuseum Erlangen I Affordable Art Fair London I Kunsthalle Schweinfurt I Albrecht Dürer Gesellschaft Nürnberg
Interview
Picasso once said, “you don’t make art, you find it.” Where do you find your art?
Essentially, anywhere—during a conversation, on a walk, or even in completely mundane settings like the supermarket.
From an idea to its materialization: How do you approach your work?
Nature, in its broadest sense, has always been central to my art. Folding is a fundamental principle of nature—it is a law of nature. Everything that develops in nature is folded: flower buds, wings, our brain, our genes, and so on. Folding allows large surfaces to be compressed into small volumes. But this principle is not limited to biological processes.
For me, this creates a full-circle moment. My approach is similar to that of a painter, where each brushstroke corresponds to a fold or a digital layer. However, instead of using nature as my direct reference, I start with a man-made origami flower, which—through the artistic process—loses its geometric form and takes on a more naturalistic appearance.
By using the folding technique, I employ a system that nature itself utilizes in countless ways—from a butterfly unfolding its wings to a flower opening in bloom.
What is your favorite book?
I love crime novels.
How did you get into art?
It has been my greatest dream for as long as I can remember.
Who are the people in your surroundings that influence you?
My family and my friends.
Imagine you have a time machine. Where would you go?
Back to the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, I had more uninterrupted time to focus on my art than ever before in my life. For me, it was an incredible creative gift.
Other than art, what are you most passionate about?
Fashion, architecture, film.
What are you working on right now?
To keep things exciting, I always work on multiple projects at the same time.
You may also like these artists