Margarethe Hollegha

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2000

Maxim Kantor, Grandfather and Grandson, 1991, Oil on Canvas, 71 x 61 cm.

Alex Amann’s oeuvre contains a variety of genres, which are, however, well-coordinated through their design. He devotes himself to still life as well as to landscape painting and fig...

Alex Amann’s oeuvre contains a variety of genres, which are, however, well-coordinated through their design. He devotes himself to still life as well as to landscape painting and fig...

Alex Amann’s oeuvre contains a variety of genres, which are, however, well-coordinated through their design. He devotes himself to still life as well as to landscape painting and fig...

In his turbulent compositions, lines and colors overlap and condense into figuratively looking scenes. As a figurative informal painter or informal figure painter, he proves in a way...

In his turbulent compositions, lines and colors overlap and condense into figuratively looking scenes. As a figurative informal painter or informal figure painter, he proves in a way...

Oil, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists ...

This abstract figurative painting, "Etoile" by artist Gabrielle Benot is a 30x24 original mixed media painting on canvas. Depicted is a colorful abstr...

Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. This piece displays a beautiful lavender color with white hea...

This abstract figurative painting, "Black Swan" by artist Gabrielle Benot is a 30x24 original mixed media painting on canvas. Depicted is a dark abstract ballet...

This abstract figurative painting, "Violette" by artist Gabrielle Benot is a 30x24 original mixed media painting on canvas. Depicted is a colorful abstract ballet...

"My recent work now becomes more involved with cloud cover and its effect on light and colour through both its translucent and opaque properties. Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or frozen ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. They have the ability to refract and reflect, creating an ever changing perception of light which inspires my use of colour. I am constantly referring to the paradox of a cloud’s perceived weight and its fragility and the relationship between the cool and warm colours created by it. I have become increasingly interested in catching the moment when heavy overcast clears to reveal clear blue sky, a cool colour that complements the warmth it brings. While the most obvious manifestation of light refraction at this time would occur in the form of a rainbow, I will be concerned with accentuating the infinite, more subtle effects. I find myself inspired increasingly by the works of Turner, who created ephemeral atmospheric effects using large washes of liquid paint. Other influences include Henry Matisse, Francis Cadell, Glasgow boys: Guthrie Lavery, Henry... and Joan Eardley...