DAIM

As part of this year’s Frühlingserwachen at Autostadt Wolfsburg, I had the opportunity to create one of the imposing monoliths – a freestanding structure over eight meters high with a side length of two meters.

This project was a special experience in many ways. For the first time, I worked on an object that can be fully walked around. This led to a completely new approach to my style: my “DAIM” lettering is no longer conceived as a frontal piece, but develops as a closed, endless form in space. The “M” meets the “D” again at the end – a visual loop that can be compared to the principle of a Möbius strip: a form without beginning or end, representing continuity, recurrence, and simultaneous transformation. This tension was central to my approach. In line with the theme of “Frühlingserwachen”, I deliberately chose a fresh, vibrant color palette, even though the conditions on site were at times still almost wintry.

The combination of urban art, architecture, and public space makes this parcours a truly unique experience. The large number of international artists who have worked on monoliths brings together a remarkable diversity of positions and styles.
The works can still be seen on site until the end of April – if you have the chance, don’t miss it. It’s worth experiencing the pieces not only visually, but spatially.

Many thanks to the fantastic team at Autostadt, as well as Studio Wehberg and Neonbraun for the excellent organization and on-site support.

It was a great pleasure to be part of this project.

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