About Rosalie

rosalie (1953–2017) was a celebrated German stage and costume designer, painter, sculptor, installation artist, and pioneer of light art. Her multidisciplinary work earned her numerous prestigious awards, including the European Cultural… Read more

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Rosalie’s “Flossis” series brings playful motion and vibrant color to the urban landscape. These oversized, climbing figures made of synthetic materials seem to defy gravity with a smile, dancing weightlessly across facades. Shifting between pop art and sculpture, the “Flossis” turn architecture into a stage for imagination and lightness. Their organic shapes and vivid palette spark immediate visual joy and invite interaction. Rosalie’s art opens our eyes to the unexpected in everyday life, a whimsical invitation to see the world from a new perspective.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

rosalie (1953–2017) was a celebrated German stage and costume designer, painter, sculptor, installation artist, and pioneer of light art. Her multidisciplinary work earned her numerous prestigious awards, including the European Cultural Prize for her artistic lifetime achievement.

Following her training in painting, graphic design, and sculptural techniques, Rosalie established herself as a central figure in the art world, captivating audiences with creations imbued with an aura of fascination. Critics hailed her ability to transform spaces into immersive experiences, remarking that her work filled rooms in a way that “left no one untouched by its enchantment.”

Among her most iconic creations are the Flossis, sculptures that not only made a lasting impression on the art world with their vibrant colors but also became a defining landmark for an entire city. In 1998, her installation at Düsseldorf’s Media Harbor attracted widespread attention, drawing countless visitors and achieving rapid fame. Today, her Flossis are available in smaller formats, bringing their playful charm to the LUMAS portfolio and further cementing their enduring impact on the art landscape.

The Flossis are whimsical creatures that appear to emerge from the Rhine and weave their way into urban life—not quietly but vibrant of a spirit of discovery and boundless joy. As Rosalie described them: “The figures are for me ciphers of joy and emblems of imaginative experiences.” These radiant beings not only expand their own horizons but also inspire their viewers to do the same. They embody the essence of art—driven by passion, in search of beauty, and injecting color into the everyday. Playful yet masterfully crafted, the seemingly weightless Flossis encourage viewers to embrace curiosity and let it carry them to new horizons.