FAQ
What is the UNFOLD series?
UNFOLD is a body of work about the continuous flow of time and life itself, always expecting the new arising. A chain of never-ending events. The series includes large-format abstract prints, six video loops, and two longer video works, all circling the same essential question through light, movement, and form.
What does the title UNFOLD mean?
The title holds several meanings at once. To unfold is to open, to reveal, to allow something to emerge in its own time. It also describes the nature of the work itself, images and video that resist stillness, that feel as though they are perpetually in the act of becoming. The title is both a description and an invitation.
What does UNFOLD look like?
The photographic works are large-format abstract prints in which light, surface, and movement converge. The six video loops extend this into time, sequences without beginning or end, designed to be experienced as a continuum. The two longer video works develop this further, allowing the themes of flow and duration to breathe at a slower pace. All the works ask for sustained attention.
How does UNFOLD relate to Beate Sonnenberg's practice?
UNFOLD is central to Beate Sonnenberg's fine art practice as a London-based artist working with light, abstraction, and immersive experience. The series reflects a core belief: that abstraction is not a retreat from experience but a deeper entry into it.
How can I see or collect works from the UNFOLD series?
Works from UNFOLD are available as limited-edition fine art prints. To enquire about availability, editions, or a studio visit, please get in touch directly. Selected works are also presented at art fairs and exhibitions. Follow Beate's Instagram for current and upcoming showings.
How does Beate Sonnenberg's commercial background inform her fine art practice?
Beate spent over two decades shooting for some of the world's most demanding clients, including Vogue, De Beers, Armani, Charlotte Tilbury, Hugo Boss, Creed, and Space NK. That career built an exceptional technical foundation and a rigorous understanding of light, composition, and visual precision. In the fine art work, none of that disappears. It becomes invisible infrastructure: the discipline and craft that allows the more open, exploratory work to exist. The commercial background is not a separate chapter. It is what trains the eye.
Does Beate Sonnenberg take on commercial work?
Yes, selectively. Beate continues to work with brands whose values align with her own aesthetic sensibility. Her commercial work brings the same attention to light, materiality, and visual thinking that defines her fine art practice. For enquiries, please get in touch directly.