"Dolls Life" – Exhibition at the Bust Factory during the "Lange Nacht der Bilder Lichtenberg" 2025
- Larissa Honsek
- Sep 7
- 2 min read
On September 5, 2025, I had the chance to present my series Dolls Life at the historic Bust Factory Berlin (Büstenfabrik-Berlin) in the HB55 area during the Lange Nacht der Bilder Lichtenberg.It turned into such a wonderfully charming evening – surrounded by dear friends, family, and so many visitors who came by. I truly enjoyed sharing my work in this special place and feeling the warmth and curiosity of everyone who joined.
A heartfelt thank you to Danny and the Bust Factory Berlin, and to Larisa Lauber and Friederike Ablang – for the opportunity to create such a fun exhibition together.
Here’s a look behind the scenes and some impressions from the night.
//////// Preparations The day before the opening were spent arranging the space inside the Bust Factory. Mannequins, molds, and industrial elements provided a very fitting backdrop.
////////// The Artworks I showed a series of five 3D works created in Blender. They explore the idea of mannequins and dolls in sculptural, playful forms.
The works were presented in a large format – 80 × 110 cm prints on hard foam boards.
Those interested in purchasing a piece are welcome to get in touch.
///////// Impressions from the Night Many people came by as part of the tours on the HB55 grounds. The atmosphere was open and friendly, with time for conversations and exchange.
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The Participatory Part
Visitors were invited to bring mannequins to life through their own drawings. The table quickly filled with sketches – simple, funny, and imaginative contributions. I am always fascinated by how differently minds work in a creative setting: no drawing looks like the other, yet each one is interesting and convincing in its own way. Well done everyone!!!
