Weggefährte
| Edition | Original Art |
|---|---|
| Sujet | Portrait |
| Technique | Assemblage |
| Height | 40 cm |
| Width | 56.6 cm |
| Length/Depth | 4 cm |
Companion
In *Companion*, Konstantin Lischkoff-Knecht continues his exploration of the tension between presence and dissolution in a quieter, almost contemplative tone. On the wooden support, the photographic trace of a figure can be discerned – a silhouette captured by the transfer technique and transformed by the subsequent application of colour. Black, grey and white merge into a vibrant tapestry of transparencies, deposits and subtle fractures.
The figure at the centre appears both close and distant. It stands not as a portrait of a specific person, but as a symbol of transience and memory. The paint runs across the silhouette, blurring its contours, and yet the form persists – as a faint echo, as a trace of a presence approaching disappearance. In this process, the painting reveals itself as a kind of space of memory, in which every pigment bears the imprint of a trace of time.
The technique itself – the photographic transfer combined with the glazed washes – becomes an integral part of the work’s content. Gravity guides the paint, determines its paths, and transforms the fixed moment of the photograph into an open, temporally fluid state. What was once static begins to move; what was unambiguous becomes ambiguous.
‘Weggefährte’ is thus less a representation than an echo: an image of companionship, memory and the fragility of closeness. The human figure appears as a trace amongst traces, embedded in a system of material, light and time. The painting thus becomes a reflection on transience and permanence, on that which accompanies us – even when it has long since become a shadow.
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)
