Cris Bierrenbach

The Völklingen Ironworks flooded in red light
Copyright: Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte | Oliver Dietze

Cris Bierrenbach

Cris Bierrenbach
Copyright: © Philipp Majer / Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte

born in 1964 in São Paulo, Brazil
lives and works in South Africa

Works

Retrato Intimo

Retrato Intimo

Retrato Intimo
Copyright: Hans-Georg Merkel | Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte

Orange Gardens

beiirenbach Orange Garden

beiirenbach Orange Garden
Copyright: Hans-Georg Merkel | Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte

Orange Gardens

The immersive installation Orange Gardens, created by Brazilian artist Cris Bierrenbach, takes inspiration from the Hampton Court Maze in London. Unlike the original, the maze's walls consist of transparent, digitally printed veils that replicate 'tijolo baiano' bricks, an inexpensive building material used in Brazil. This transparent design retains the mystery of the maze, as the paths remain visible yet labyrinthine. The light, swaying walls encourage reflection on the relationship between the body, space, and architecture.

Interview Cris Bierrenbach

© Philipp Majer / Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte