Silke Otto-Knapp: Layers of Memory and Landscape Silke Otto-Knapp (1970–2022) was a German artist born in Osnabrück, Germany, who captivated audiences with her distinctive approach to landscape painting—a method rooted in meticulous historical documentation and imbued with a profound sensitivity to spatial tension. Her artistic journey spanned from formative studies at Hildesheim University to achieving international acclaim through e…