Talking about art

I find that many people are hesitant to talk about art. From my point of view, it is a two-step process: 1 a) The picture doesn’t appeal to me – then there’s not much to say. 1 b) The picture speaks to me – then a constructive conversation about the work begins. 2) Since the …

Dialogue of colors

Communication always takes place. Vibration creates resonance, because everything is connected. I am interested in successful dialog in my works. On the canvas, I always ask myself the question during the process: Will I succeed in creating a multi-layered and harmonious play of colors? I aim for complex references and different levels on the surface …

Figurative to abstract

The creation process of my earlier figurative works followed a ritualized sequence. Liquid yellow conquered the canvas in impulsive gestures. Occasionally vermilion followed. Then there was a calm of contemplation. I looked for the beginnings of figurative motifs in the resulting forms. If I found any, I worked them out with more colors. This process …