Karl Horst Hödicke

Ampelsprung. Der Kapitalist zeigt freudig erregt Max Ernst Berlin, 1985200 x 290cmPrice on Request

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Material

acrylic on canvas

Description

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This vibrant abstract artwork features a striking composition of bold, intersecting shapes and vivid colors. The predominant turquoise blue hue creates a sense of movement and energy, accentuated by the dynamic red, black, and yellow forms. The artist's expressive brushstrokes and playful, disjointed shapes suggest a surreal, dreamlike quality. While the piece does not depict any recognizable subject matter, the bold, spontaneous style and the artist's distinctive use of color convey a sense of emotional intensity and psychological depth. This work exemplifies the artist's unique approach to abstract expressionism, reflecting their exploration of the subconscious and the power of instinctive, gestural painting. ...

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Artist

Karl Horst Hödicke

B.1938, German

Karl Horst Hödicke is an eminent figure in the realm of contemporary German art, particularly celebrated for his contributions to Neo-Expressionist painting. Hödicke's distinguished brushwork, paired with a unique chromatic scheme emphatically recalls specific locales. Berlin's dynamic urban landscape for exmaple stands prominently as a recurrent theme in his oeuvre. Upon relocating to Berlin in 1957, Hödicke emerged as a vocal advocate amongst a niche assembly of avant-garde intellects, keen on radically redefining the landscape of painting. As German post-war modernism was reintegrating into the global inclination toward abstractionism, Hödicke audaciously championed a renaissance of figurative painting, challenging the then emerging paradigms that deemed it archaic. Consequently, Hödicke's pioneering efforts positioned him at the forefront of German Neo-Expressionism and New Figuration, sharing this platform with luminaries such as Georg Baselitz, Jörg Immendorf, and A.R. Penck. He played a seminal role in the inception and propulsion of the 'Neue Wilde' or 'Junge Wilde' movement in 1978, which burgeoned in the German-speaking domain as a counter-narrative to the prevailing minimalist and conceptual trends. ...

Karl Horst Hödicke: Artworks

Karl Horst HödickeAmpelsprung. Der Kapitalist zeigt freudig erregt Max Ernst Berlin, 1985Price on Request