Excited opening of the exhibition The Colors of Fire and Light”!

Excited opening of the exhibition The Colors of Fire and Light”!

The opening festival of the exhibition “The Colors of Fire and Light” in Bad Homburg will open its doors on August 15, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. The event combines fascinating art with inspiring music: piano sounds by Philipp Dächert will take guests on a unique journey through the symbolic and transformative power of fire and light. As [bad-homburg.de](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/erleben/ausgehen/ Veranstaltungskalender/die-farben-des-feuers-und-des-lichts~eJy8b4m2YNx) reports, the artists Sabine Dächert and Nadja Recknagel are responsible for the impressive exhibits in this exhibition.

Nadja Recknagel is known for her glass objects, which are created from hot melted glass rods. These unique works are reminiscent of plant fibers and nerve plexuses; they open up a dialogue about organic structures. Her ceramics are in the tradition of fossil forms, which illustrates the connection between nature and art. At the same time, her art addresses the dual nature of fire, which can bring both destruction and new life.

Artworks and themes of the exhibition

Sabine Dächert, on the other hand, uses various media to capture the dynamics and hypnotic effects of fire in collages and slow-motion video installations. She deals particularly vividly with the ecological effects of fires, which is increasingly relevant today. Both artists invite visitors to think about the transformative power of fire and to reflect on its double-faced nature.

The word “fire” has a long etymological history. It is derived from “viur” in Middle High German, known as “fiur” in Old High German, and is further derived from the Proto-West Germanic “*fuir” and the Proto-Indo-European “*péh₂wr̥”. This information can be found in Wiktionary and shows how deeply rooted the concept of fire is in our language and culture.

Meaning and Uses of Fire

Fire itself is more than a chemical process; it is a central element in various cultures and languages. In Dutch it is “vuur”, in English it is “fire”, while in Danish it is “fyr”. We use fire not only as a source of light or heat, but also metaphorically, such as when we say “something catches fire.” Fire is often discussed in language, such as the example “Would you have fire for me?” continues to show. This attractive element of our environment reminds us how important it is to our lives, both physically and symbolically.

Overall, the exhibition “The Colors of Fire and Light” promises a deep insight into the diverse aspects of fire and its role in the human experience. It is an invitation to reflect on its dual nature and to experience the light it can provide in a unifying platform of art and music.