Jens Rassmus in Freising: Adventures in the Mind makes imagination visible

Jens Rassmus opens the door to the adventures of imagination in Freising

When the rain outside seems endless, another journey begins in the mind: The exhibition Adventures in the Mind showcases illustrations by Jens Rassmus in the Old Prison Freising. As part of the 44th Literary Autumn, visitors encounter a visual world where a few lines are enough to animate entire stories.

When images tell stories without becoming loud

Jens Rassmus works with a precise, narrative visual language. A window, two children, wet bicycles, and an endless rainy day evolve into a visual narrative about boredom, perception, and the creative power of imagination. Every body posture, every facial expression, and every detail contributes to the literary quality of the scene.

Between rainy days and animal Olympics

The exhibition leads into a world where the ordinary takes surprising turns. Animals compete in sports disciplines, but the familiar logic of competition wavers: Not the fastest or strongest takes center stage, but the slowest and weakest. This creates a humorous, insightful perspective on community, fairness, and play.

Language art and graphic art in dialogue

Rassmus has been illustrating and writing children's books for many years. His works combine artistic accuracy with an open, poetic narrative style. The interplay between image and text is particularly striking: Where words leave space, lines, shapes, and movements continue the story. The plastic-looking animal bodies and the finely placed details give the motifs a sensory presence.

An artist of contemporary children's book art

Jens Rassmus, born in 1967 in Kiel, first studied geography and German studies, followed by illustration in Hamburg and Dundee. He has received numerous awards for his children's books, including the Austrian Children's and Young Adult Book Prize three times. He was also nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. With works like Rainy Day, The Zapperdockel and the Wock, and The Star Lake, he is one of the defining voices in German-speaking picture book art.

Literary atmosphere in the Old Prison

The historic Old Prison at Brennergasse 1 provides a special setting for this exhibition. Within the walls of the Freising cultural site, the illustrations unfold an intimate reading atmosphere, even if the independent viewing of the images is the focus. The visit becomes a literary experience for families, children's book lovers, and all those interested in illustration, visual storytelling, and language art.

Conclusion: Imagination becomes visible

Adventures in the Mind invites visitors to look at the world through the eyes of an artist. Visitors can expect an inspiring encounter with Jens Rassmus, his characters, and the quiet stories between the lines. Anyone wishing to experience how rain, animals, and a few strokes create entire narrative spaces should discover this exhibition live at the Old Prison Freising.

Official channels of Jens Rassmus:

• Instagram: no official profile found
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• Website: no official profile found
• Publisher: https://www.peter-hammer-verlag.de/autoren-details/rassmus_jens

Sources:

• Modern Studio Freising – Dates and 44th Literary Autumn
• Tourism Landkreis Freising – Exhibition and artist information
• Peter Hammer Verlag – Author portrait Jens Rassmus
• Literaturland Schleswig-Holstein – Jens Rassmus and his visual language