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surrealism
No matter how diverse the techniques of my artworks may be, they always seem to carry a clear underlying message. Symbolism and Surrealism form an essential intellectual core of my work. For over 35 years, I have been dedicated to dream work, which is closely connected to the interpretation of images. Many of my surrealist pieces emerge in a manner similar to dreams, arising from the deepest layers of my subconscious.
“Open Yourself”
No. 352, digital artwork, 2004
This artwork was created using photography and digital painting techniques. It was used as the cover for the former band THE WINDOW. The sculpture captures a dramatic inner struggle. The hand reaching for the ring suggests a possibly futile attempt to open the inner self. The lowered head and twisted body convey vulnerability and despair. The watery reflection enhances the feeling of entrapment and contemplation.
“handle me with care”
No. 576, digital artwork, 2022
This artwork was created using photography. No AI is used and only a few digital painting techniques for brightening and contrast. The female section on the left was exhibited in Cairo at the International Surrealist Art Fair, where I was invited to represent Austria. There was a lot of discussion about the artworks in the gallery and also on the Internet, sparked by my question about how far nudity in art is allowed in a country like Egypt.
“barely moved” \ “Kaum bewegt”
No. 200, 1996, 55 x 64 cm, oil on canvas, framed
The image stands as a surreal metaphor for the confrontation with one’s deepest self. I face an all-knowing, higher power, which is myself. The angel-like figure in front of me represents a guardian or force seeking access to my creativity, power and ideas. So I challenge myself to release my hidden potential, my intellectual and emotional wealth. The opening of this deeply hidden potential is represented by the opening of the head and by the blood as life energy. It is also a call to self-sacrifice, perhaps mixed with the fear of being robbed of my potential. The angel is not just a passive observer – he is a reflection of how we sometimes feel that our inner creative powers are exhausted or depleted, especially in times of self-doubt or overwhelming expectations.
“towntree”
No. 345, digital artwork, 2004
Strolling through Vienna day and night brought me into a kind of reality of both and this work of art was created, which I only brought together with photos.