Capturing the Essence of Faces and Portraits in Instant Drawings
Welcome to the world of instant drawings, where faces and portraits are skillfully captured with a few swift strokes, revealing the unique personalities and emotions that lie beneath the surface. These expressive and captivating works of art are created through a playful and spontaneous process, providing a glimpse into the inner worlds of the people depicted.
Experience the joy and wonder of these quick sketches as they bring to life the beauty and complexity of the human spirit, and join me on this artistic journey that celebrates the essence of humanity in all its forms.
From Anatomical Precision to Playful Portraiture
In 1984, I delved into the world of medical illustration, creating an Anatomical Atlas of Man that showcased my precise and accurate drawing skills. This intense experience led to a newfound sense of freedom and a desire to explore more playful and spontaneous drawing techniques.
As the winter ended, I found myself wandering through pubs and embracing the thrill of capturing people's faces with just a few lines, or even a single line. These instant drawings, done without looking at the paper, allowed me to express the essence of a person in a unique and playful manner.
People in Strokes and Words: A Poetic Journey
With hundreds of these instant portraits adorning my walls, they began to speak to me, inspiring short poems that captured the essence of each subject. My wanderings through Berlin became a treasure trove of inspiration, observing people and jotting down notes, later transforming them into concise and expressive poems.
The result was a collection of double portraits, "People in Strokes and Words", born from fictive interviews with my fellow humans. Each portrait posed the question, "Who are you?" and the answers revealed a myriad of unique perspectives and experiences.
In this journey through instant drawings and portraits, you've seen a world of faces and stories brought to life in a few swift strokes.
Join me in exploring this world, where the essence of People is captured both visually and poetically in Strokes and Words.