Anton Koval

Art History student at Martin Luther University in Halle

Aged 24 and living in Leipzig

Also works part-time as an art teacher specialising in colour theory at the Ariowitsch-Haus and at Boesner in Leipzig.

Concept

For several years now, I have been fascinated by oil painting because the lustre and saturation of the colours can convey so many moods and a sense of depth.

I am particularly drawn to large formats, as it is here, above all, that I can transform experiences and influences into my own, credible imaginary worlds.

This results in paintings that hover somewhere between reality and fantasy.

Working Method

When painting, I usually begin with a rough underpainting to set an initial direction.

I then work my way forward layer by layer, applying many shades of colour in glazes on top of one another and ensuring that they enhance one another.

I often spend a great deal of time on a single painting – sometimes this simply means sitting next to it for hours on end – because the process is very personal and intuitive.

Rather than sticking strictly to a sketch, I let myself be guided by the emerging areas of colour and moods.

Exhibitions:

2023

Julia Scheck Gallery

2024

Saxon State Media Authority Group exhibition ‘Götterfunke’

Holy Art Gallery, London

Baumwollspinnerei Group exhibition ‘Analysis of Anger’ at ZfK

2025

Kulturkorridor Foundation Group exhibition ‘Unsorted Treasures’

Galerie KK5 Group exhibition “Art Debuts 25”

This year, in collaboration with author Nora Düwell, Hentrich & Hentrich Verlag and David Limperska, I illustrated a children’s book, *Dora Feigenbaum*, which was presented at the Leipzig Book Fair, amongst other events.