Subtile Streuung
| Edition | Original Art |
|---|---|
| Sujet | Mythology and Symbolism |
| Technique | Painting |
| Height | 90 cm |
| Width | 75 cm |
| Length/Depth | 2.5 cm |
(2021)
Acrylic and pigment on canvas
On a canvas fabric tie-dyed with bleach, a composition of coloured dots unfolds; these are conceived as units of reflection – concentrated elements of visual presence inscribed into the picture as rhythmically arranged impulses. The eye’s reflexive response to these coloured dots forms the starting point for a quiet yet determined exploration of structure, space and colour.
The reflective units appear in distinct yet softly blending fields of colour: yellow, orange, turquoise and earthy brown coexist peacefully on a light-coloured surface, whose bleached batik pattern radiates outwards in a star-like pattern into the pictorial space. This textural drawing appears like an energetic trail – an echo of movement and time that lends the surface a subtle sense of depth.
The colour gradients appear almost floating and ethereal. Despite the minimalist approach, a complexity emerges that arises from the balance between free flow and compositional precision. The dots are not merely formal elements, but carriers of a conceptual space activated through repetition, variation and negative space.
This work exemplifies a conceptual-analytical style of painting in which the painterly means themselves become the subject. The reflective elements point beyond themselves – as visual markers of perception, order and sensation. Thus, the canvas becomes the stage for a silent dialogue between intuition and systematics, between material reality and immaterial reflection.
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)
