The Role
Hands-on internship assembling and testing ‘cognitive paintings’ integrating LEDs, electronics, and sound. Duties include soldering, wiring, prototyping, installation, exhibition coordination, logistics (shipping, customs), and artist communication to support a Berlin Art Week exhibition.
Summary Generated by Built In
nternship — Artist Assistant (Studio Apelbaum, Berlin)
Introduction
Studio Apelbaum (in collaboration with Analogdream e.V.), based between Berlin Prenzlauer Berg and Lichtenberg, and led by Jonathan Apelbaum, explores gender, sexuality, and intimacy through oil painting expanded into immersive, interactive environments.
The studio develops _cognitive painting_ — oil paintings that respond dynamically to light, movement, and sound through custom-built LED systems and software. These works merge traditional painting with electronics, AI-based interaction, performance, and sound design.
Working across disciplines, the studio brings together painters, engineers, performers, and coders to create large-scale installations, exhibitions, and performances. It functions as both a production space and a collaborative platform for experimentation and exchange.
Main Focus of the Internship
The internship is centered on the production of cognitive paintings and the preparation of the exhibition:
I Want You to Love Me More
_Berlin Art Week 2026_
* Preview Dinner (invited guests): September 8, 2026
* Public Opening: September 9, 2026
* Exhibition: September 9–13, 2026
The core of this internship is hands-on technical production.
You will spend a significant part of your time working directly on the construction of the artworks:
* Soldering LEDs
* Assembling LED panels
* Wiring and testing electronic systems
* Integrating light systems into the paintings
* Assembling and testing the cognitive paintings as complete systems
This work is precise, repetitive, and detail-oriented, requiring patience, focus, and care.
Artist Coordination & Exhibition Production
In addition to the technical work, you will take an active role in coordinating the exhibition.
For this show, we are bringing together around ten invited visual artists alongside the studio’s work. This requires continuous communication and organization.
You will be involved in:
* Communicating directly with participating artists
* Coordinating artwork deliveries and pickups
* Ensuring artworks arrive on time and at the correct location
* Tracking where each artwork is at all times
* Assisting with installation and placement of works in the space
* Maintaining ongoing dialogue with artists before and during the exhibition
This role requires organization, clarity, and responsibility, as you will help ensure the exhibition runs smoothly across multiple contributors.
After Production
Following the production phase, you will also:
* Assist with exhibition installation and setup
* Support logistics (packing, transport, coordination)
* Be present during the final realization of the show
At the center of the exhibition is a monumental triptych (6.60 meters wide), composed of layered oil paintings that reveal hidden portraits through light and movement. The works are accompanied by an immersive sound installation, forming a responsive environment where painting, technology, and human presence interact.
This exhibition will be the central working project of the internship.
Tasks
Tasks
* Build and assemble cognitive paintings and LED systems (wood, metal, electronics)
* Assist in the development and realization of exhibitions and commissions
* Support research and prototyping of new works
* Organize exhibition logistics (packing, transport, installation)
* Manage shipping lists, cost estimates, and customs documentation
* Communicate with galleries, institutions, and collaborators
* Contribute to catalogues and presentation materials
* Assist in managing multiple ongoing projects
* Occasionally travel as a courier for exhibitions
Requirements
* Strong hands-on mindset and practical skills
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* Interest in contemporary art, installation, or performance
* Curiosity for interdisciplinary work (art, technology, production)
* Reliability, flexibility, and organizational awareness
Benefits
Experience working with wood, metal, painting, and electronicsInsight into producing large-scale contemporary art exhibitionsDirect involvement in an interdisciplinary artistic practiceAccess to a network of artists, curators, and collaboratorsA dynamic and social studio environment (shared meals, events, performances)
Conditions
* Duration: 6 months
* Format: Part-time
* Compensation: Unpaid
This structure allows time for parallel work while offering meaningful responsibility and involvement.
We are also interested in long-term collaborations beyond the internship.
Please send:
* A MOTIVATIO N LETTER (MOST IMPORTANT)
* Your CV and/or portfolio (if available)
Introduction
Studio Apelbaum (in collaboration with Analogdream e.V.), based between Berlin Prenzlauer Berg and Lichtenberg, and led by Jonathan Apelbaum, explores gender, sexuality, and intimacy through oil painting expanded into immersive, interactive environments.
The studio develops _cognitive painting_ — oil paintings that respond dynamically to light, movement, and sound through custom-built LED systems and software. These works merge traditional painting with electronics, AI-based interaction, performance, and sound design.
Working across disciplines, the studio brings together painters, engineers, performers, and coders to create large-scale installations, exhibitions, and performances. It functions as both a production space and a collaborative platform for experimentation and exchange.
Main Focus of the Internship
The internship is centered on the production of cognitive paintings and the preparation of the exhibition:
I Want You to Love Me More
_Berlin Art Week 2026_
* Preview Dinner (invited guests): September 8, 2026
* Public Opening: September 9, 2026
* Exhibition: September 9–13, 2026
The core of this internship is hands-on technical production.
You will spend a significant part of your time working directly on the construction of the artworks:
* Soldering LEDs
* Assembling LED panels
* Wiring and testing electronic systems
* Integrating light systems into the paintings
* Assembling and testing the cognitive paintings as complete systems
This work is precise, repetitive, and detail-oriented, requiring patience, focus, and care.
Artist Coordination & Exhibition Production
In addition to the technical work, you will take an active role in coordinating the exhibition.
For this show, we are bringing together around ten invited visual artists alongside the studio’s work. This requires continuous communication and organization.
You will be involved in:
* Communicating directly with participating artists
* Coordinating artwork deliveries and pickups
* Ensuring artworks arrive on time and at the correct location
* Tracking where each artwork is at all times
* Assisting with installation and placement of works in the space
* Maintaining ongoing dialogue with artists before and during the exhibition
This role requires organization, clarity, and responsibility, as you will help ensure the exhibition runs smoothly across multiple contributors.
After Production
Following the production phase, you will also:
* Assist with exhibition installation and setup
* Support logistics (packing, transport, coordination)
* Be present during the final realization of the show
At the center of the exhibition is a monumental triptych (6.60 meters wide), composed of layered oil paintings that reveal hidden portraits through light and movement. The works are accompanied by an immersive sound installation, forming a responsive environment where painting, technology, and human presence interact.
This exhibition will be the central working project of the internship.
Tasks
Tasks
* Build and assemble cognitive paintings and LED systems (wood, metal, electronics)
* Assist in the development and realization of exhibitions and commissions
* Support research and prototyping of new works
* Organize exhibition logistics (packing, transport, installation)
* Manage shipping lists, cost estimates, and customs documentation
* Communicate with galleries, institutions, and collaborators
* Contribute to catalogues and presentation materials
* Assist in managing multiple ongoing projects
* Occasionally travel as a courier for exhibitions
Requirements
* Strong hands-on mindset and practical skills
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* Interest in contemporary art, installation, or performance
* Curiosity for interdisciplinary work (art, technology, production)
* Reliability, flexibility, and organizational awareness
Benefits
Experience working with wood, metal, painting, and electronicsInsight into producing large-scale contemporary art exhibitionsDirect involvement in an interdisciplinary artistic practiceAccess to a network of artists, curators, and collaboratorsA dynamic and social studio environment (shared meals, events, performances)
Conditions
* Duration: 6 months
* Format: Part-time
* Compensation: Unpaid
This structure allows time for parallel work while offering meaningful responsibility and involvement.
We are also interested in long-term collaborations beyond the internship.
Please send:
* A MOTIVATIO N LETTER (MOST IMPORTANT)
* Your CV and/or portfolio (if available)
Skills Required
- Strong hands-on mindset and practical skills (wood, metal, painting, electronics)
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Interest in contemporary art, installation, or performance
- Curiosity for interdisciplinary work combining art and technology
- Reliability, flexibility, and organizational awareness
- Availability for a 6-month, part-time internship
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The Company
What We Do
AnalogDream e.V. is a Berlin-based artist collective operating at the intersection of contemporary art and engineering. They bring together a diverse group of painters, coders, dancers, engineers, and filmmakers to explore the mutual enhancement of these fields. The collective produces mixed media performative installations that utilize custom-developed AI sensory hardware to create interactive artworks, investigating societal themes including gender, religion, and shame.
