3 Zungen
| Edition | Original Art |
|---|---|
| Sujet | Mythology and Symbolism |
| Technique | Painting |
| Height | 90 cm |
| Width | 75 cm |
| Length/Depth | 2.5 cm |
(2021)
Spray pigment on canvas
Nine dots are arranged in a 3x3 composition on a canvas fabric dyed using the batik technique with bleach. The dots, each of the same colour, relate to one another visually and create a harmonious yet dynamic structure. Three of the dots stand out in particular, as they resemble tongues running lengthways downwards, as if they were cheekily protruding from the picture.
The painting is rendered in dark, muted colours, creating an intense, almost obscure atmosphere. The tones lend depth to the composition and reinforce the impression of mystery and inscrutability. The bleached nettle fabric forms a high-contrast background that makes the dots stand out even more clearly.
This work by the artist falls within the tradition of analytical painting, exploring the fundamental elements of colour, form and composition. The minimal reflective units and the unusual depiction of the ‘tongues’ invite the viewer to question the meanings and relationships within the work and to embark on a visual journey through the mysterious and sombre world of the dots.
Konstantin Lischkoff-Knecht
Mr Knecht studied Fine Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich from 2012 to 2020, under Günther Förg and Jorinde Voigt.
Knecht also took part in Anne Imhof’s project class and engaged in lively exchanges with various lecturers and students at the Academy.
Artist Statement
My artistic journey is deeply rooted in Abstract Expressionism, a style characterised by spontaneous, emotional and unbridled forms of expression. The works of pioneers such as Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning, as well as artists like Cy Twombly and Georg Baselitz, have significantly shaped my understanding and appreciation of the raw, immediate power of colour and form.
In my paintings, I strive to explore the boundaries of visual language and to convey the emotions and thoughts that move me onto the canvas. Abstract Expressionism offers me the freedom to express myself beyond traditional forms and conventions. This style allows me to experiment with colours, textures and compositions to create a deep and often intuitive resonance.
For me, every canvas is a slaughtering block upon which I come to terms with inner conflicts, feelings and thoughts. The movement of the brush, the flow of paint and the bold gestures reflect the intensity and spontaneity that lie at the heart of my work. The factor of time plays a very intimate role in the creative process: For me, the flow of paint and the resulting emergence of the image represent the passing of the states of my inner life as they are immediately experienced. This process is ultimately concealed from the viewer – the viewer is presented only with the outcome of my process. Through this unfiltered form of artistic expression, I strive to draw viewers into a world of emotion that is as subjective and multi-layered as human experience itself.
Abstract Expressionism has provided me not only with a stylistic framework, but also with a philosophical foundation. It reminds me that art should not merely be viewed, but experienced – it should create a direct and often personal connection between the work and the viewer.
Exhibitions (selection):
2015 Polish Institute Platan / Latarka Gallery (Budapest)
2015 Salon Kennedy (Frankfurt)
2015 Kunstverein Wiesbaden (Wiesbaden)
2016 Catholic Academy Munich (Munich)
2017 Lothringer 13 (Munich)
2017 Art Homes (Munich)
2018 Kunstarkaden (Munich)
2018 Haus 10 (Fürstenfeldbruck)
2023 Kunstarkaden (Munich)
2024 Kunstpavillon (Munich)
