
Birkenwaeldchen (Beech Forest)
Gernot Kissel
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€4,819
Painting : oil
81 x 100 x 2 cm 31.9 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
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81 x 100 x 2 cm 31.9 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: United Kingdom
This artwork is a compelling example of modern expressionism, characterized by bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The composition centers on a reclining nude figure, rendered with an abstract flair that emphasizes form and posture over detailed representation. The use of contrasting colors—particularly the warm hues of orange and yellow dominating the background—creates a vivid tapestry that highlights the figure's contours and evokes a sense of warmth and vitality. The figure's relaxed pose is both dynamic and expressive, capturing a moment of introspection or repose. The artist’s choice to outline the figure using a palette of earth tones and hints of red draws attention to the subject, creating a striking juxtaposition against the swirling patterns of the background. This dynamic interaction between figure and ground showcases the artist's skill in blending traditional subject matter with modern techniques. Distinctive is the textured surface, achieved through layered applications of paint, giving the piece a tactile quality that invites closer inspection. The loose, yet deliberate brushwork adds an element of movement and spontaneity, infusing the scene with life. This artwork stands as a testament to the power of color and form, engaging viewers with its bold aesthetic and leaving a lasting impression through its emotive and innovative execution.
Gernot Kissel is a German painter born in 1939 in Worms on the Rhine in Germany and died in 2008. An engineer and architect by training, he learned painting self-taught at the age of 18.
His still lifes and landscapes are typical expressionist works, made of vibrant colors and bold lines. Kissel is best known, however, for his female nudes or portraits which are painted with an almost disconcerting confidence. Her female figures have a direct and powerful sensuality and force the observer to admire them. Through them we feel the artist's love for women.
Kissel's work inevitably compares with the recognized and extremely fashionable German Expressionists of the 20th century, particularly Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Erich Heckel and in terms of portrait painting, Alexey von Jawlensky. Another comparison can be made to the elegant canvases of Kees Van Dongen or to the profound sense of color as used by British artist Sir Matthew Smith.
Gernot Kissel's paintings have over time been successfully exhibited in Germany but also in England in London, Richmond and Newcastle. In June 2008, he was also exhibited in New York. His works are currently visible in many museums and private collections throughout Europe.
Gernot Kissel published two books in Germany, namely
1. KISSEL FRAUEN - published in 1989, 240 pages
2. KISSEL Er selbst (Himself) - Women, landscapes and still lifes in 2007, 174 pages.
Most of the paintings shown are privately owned and have been sold at gallery exhibitions in Europe and the UK, as well as at art fairs.
Excerpts from these books:
"Gernot Kissel is the continuator of an important part of German art. He adds another vital chapter and is a person who preserves the beauty of art and the body. Painting with all his heart and soul , he keeps the fascination of color alive. It is a pleasure to see his works"
Prof. Dr. Helge Bathelt
"Who can deny that Kissel's works are, above all, excellent paintings? Since the days of Alexey Jawlensky, their intense colors and bold contrasts have remained unmatched"
Prof. Dr. Helge Bathelt
"The simplicity behind self-confident works of art is irritating, because we are accustomed to the complexity of theoretical artistic constructions, typical of the contemporary art scene, and we do not know the works of art which were painted with pure joy and passion, making them easy to understand without requiring interpretation and making them simply enjoyable through their pure beauty."
Dr. Cornelia Vogt-Beck
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