Firing Veins

Firing Veins – Photo Art by Malte Lüdemann

Strictly limited Fine Art photography (15 copies) | Choice of matte aluminum-dibond or glossy acrylic glass | Incl. certificate of authenticity

Discover an expressive work of contemporary photo art by Hamburg-based photographer Malte Lüdemann with "Firing Veins". The shot was taken in Hamburg and captures the dynamic waves of the Elbe in a fascinating interplay of rhythmic movement and glowing veins of light—a masterful abstraction reminiscent of liquid silk and pulsing energy.

The Artwork:

In this captivating long-exposure shot, Malte Lüdemann transforms the current of the Hamburg Elbe into a dense, diagonal texture of fine lines. Two curved wave crests trace across the velvety, cool-shaded river surface, reflecting the warm evening light like glowing veins. The intense play of colors—fiery amber, copper, and warm gold in perfect contrast to smoky anthracite, mauve, and cool slate blue—lends the Hamburg wave scenery a hypnotic sense of spatial depth and extraordinary elegance.

Available Finishes, Formats & Limitation:

Select the format and premium surface that best suits your interior:

• Strict limitation: Limited to only 15 copies worldwide (regardless of the chosen finish and size).
• Certificate of authenticity: Each artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
• Available formats: 90 x 60 cm or 120 x 80 cm (classic landscape format)
• Aluminum-dibond (Matte): Elegant gallery look without distracting light reflections. Ideal for light-filled rooms and modern, understated interior design.
• Acrylic glass on aluminum-dibond (Glossy): Maximum color brilliance, impressive depth, and luminous light reflections for an ultra-modern statement.
• Suspension: All-around aluminum back frame pre-mounted—provides an elegant, floating look on the wall and makes installation effortless.

About the Artist & Awards:

Malte Lüdemann is a photo artist based in Hamburg whose work is appreciated for its extraordinary symbiosis of nature observation and painterly abstraction. His wave photographs are primarily taken on the Elbe and the coasts of Northern Germany:

• Swiss Photo Club (2024): 3rd place in the public vote for the work "Burning"
• Falling Fig Magazine (2025): International magazine feature with 14 photographs in issue 4
• Tosee Art Competition (2026): Finalist with "Burning" ("Ocean of Possibilities") & publication in TOSEE Art Magazine
• Exhibitions (2026): TOSEE x Bohemia Digital Exhibition (Gran Canaria) as well as solo exhibitions at Glow Art Gallery Hamburg

Artistic Features:

• Exclusive edition: Only 15 copies worldwide
• Includes official certificate of authenticity for collectors and art lovers
• Refined, warm color palette with a relaxing, harmonious effect on any room
• High-end museum quality on dimensionally stable aluminum-dibond with excellent durability
• Floating wall presentation thanks to a rear gallery aluminum profile

Perfect for:

• Lovers of modern, abstract photo art and clear graphic natural structures
• Elegant living rooms, sleeping areas, modern offices, law firms, and lounge areas
• Interiors with minimalist design, natural materials, or metallic accents in copper and gold
• Collectors of strictly limited, award-winning contemporary art

Delivery & Shipping:

• Germany: approx. 7 business days
• EU: approx. 10 business days
• Outside EU: approx. 12 business days
• Secure, protected art transport in robust special packaging
• Completely assembled and ready for direct hanging

Bring flowing elegance and glowing light reflections into your rooms – Fine Art photo art by Malte Lüdemann. Configure and order now at Kunst-Direkt!