Internship as an artist assistant

nternship — Artist Assistant (Studio Apelbaum, Berlin)

Introduction

Studio Apelbaum (in collaboration with Analogdream e.V.), based between Berlin Prenzlauer Berg and Lichtenberg, and led by Jonathan Apelbaum, explores gender, sexuality, and intimacy through oil painting expanded into immersive, interactive environments.

The studio develops cognitive painting — oil paintings that respond dynamically to light, movement, and sound through custom-built LED systems and software. These works merge traditional painting with electronics, AI-based interaction, performance, and sound design.

Working across disciplines, the studio brings together painters, engineers, performers, and coders to create large-scale installations, exhibitions, and performances. It functions as both a production space and a collaborative platform for experimentation and exchange.

Main Focus of the I...