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In the vibrant city of Düsseldorf, Germany, a unique photographic project is gaining traction. "Oberbilk. Behind the Station" is the brainchild of local photographer and designer, Markus Luigs, who has previously showcased his work at the Museum Kunstpalast ("The Great").
Luigs, a resident of Morsbroich, has been capturing the essence of Oberbilk for quite some time, a neighbourhood he finds to be very untypical for Düsseldorf. His interest lies in the harshness, directness, cracks, and scars of the area, which he aims to document through his lens.
The project, which features around 40 local residents, includes police officer Dirk Sauerborn, boxing legend Wilfried Weiser, school principal Dr. Antonietta Zeoli, musician and photographer Stefan Schneider, cabaret artist Manes Meckenstock, artist Anne Mommertz, and pastor Lars Schütt, among others.
Luigs has had success with crowd-funding in the past, as his 2017 photo book "Düsseldorf Pearls" was realized through this method. The current crowdfunding phase for "Oberbilk. Behind the Station" is underway on [www.startnext.com/oberbilk], with the project running until December 11th.
Joining Luigs in this endeavour is journalist Alexandra Wehrmann, who has lived in the neighbourhood for over ten years. Wehrmann has been instrumental in collecting a selection of stories about Oberbilk, and she expresses that she has learned a lot about the area and its residents while working on the book.
Wehrmann, who works for various media including the "Rheinische Post," also runs the Düsseldorf blog "theycallitkleinparis" since 2015. Luigs, on the other hand, has been running the photo blog "Düsseldorf Pearls" since 2015 as well.
The book, which is currently sold out, is a testament to the interest and appeal it holds. For those seeking more information about the authors or the background of the project on Startnext.com, it is recommended to check directly on the platform or official publications related to the book or project.
Luigs, in expressing his feelings about Oberbilk, states that he feels he needs to fight for the area every time anew. This sentiment is mirrored in the community's support for the project, aiming to highlight the transformation of Oberbilk from its industrial past.
The unique photographic project, titled "Oberbilk. Behind the Station", delves into the lifestyle and home-and-garden aesthetics of a diverse neighborhood in Düsseldorf, Germany. Markus Luigs, the project's creator, documents the raw character and beauty of Oberbilk, showcasing it through his photographs, much like his previous project, "Düsseldorf Pearls."
