Series "Gruppenportraits"
Series "Knitter"
(Who is afraid of wrinkles? Oh no! Not me!)
(Who is afraid of wrinkles? Oh no! Not me!)
Series "Gruppenportraits" (Ensemble Portraits)
The Ensemble Portraits originally were meant as PR material for the live project "Scriabin Code". This ensemble consists of 5 musicians and me as a live visual artist. I made complex collages from standardized portraits of the participants, and also used historical photos of people who play a role in "Scriabin Code".
More about the project "Scriabin Code" at https://scriabincode.com/.
The group portraits mix the peculiarities of the members in a psychologically strongly effective way. This is true both for the persons depicted, who want to recognize themselves and their position in the group, perhaps somewhat comparable to a family constellation.
For neutral observers, the first impression is bizarre, perhaps funny, perhaps a little spooky. But usually, after a short time and contemplation an urge to explore arises: What comes from whom and why, it is a bit of a game of recognizing and interpreting.
Ensemble Portraits exist first of all of the members of "Scriabin Code". But it is a series that will be continued permanently. They could well serve as a group-dynamic motor to bring insights and movements into groups: Leadership of a sports club, families, staff of a farm or large corporation, self-help group, etc....
The Ensemble Portraits are printed in small format (26 x 30 or 18 x 30), each in an edition of 10 on Hahnemühle Photo Rag in 11-color printing. On request, one copy of each portrait can be printed in a large format (120 cm high).
More about the project "Scriabin Code" at https://scriabincode.com/.
The group portraits mix the peculiarities of the members in a psychologically strongly effective way. This is true both for the persons depicted, who want to recognize themselves and their position in the group, perhaps somewhat comparable to a family constellation.
For neutral observers, the first impression is bizarre, perhaps funny, perhaps a little spooky. But usually, after a short time and contemplation an urge to explore arises: What comes from whom and why, it is a bit of a game of recognizing and interpreting.
Ensemble Portraits exist first of all of the members of "Scriabin Code". But it is a series that will be continued permanently. They could well serve as a group-dynamic motor to bring insights and movements into groups: Leadership of a sports club, families, staff of a farm or large corporation, self-help group, etc....
The Ensemble Portraits are printed in small format (26 x 30 or 18 x 30), each in an edition of 10 on Hahnemühle Photo Rag in 11-color printing. On request, one copy of each portrait can be printed in a large format (120 cm high).
Series "Knitter" (Wrinkles)
(Who is afraid of wrinkles? Oh no! Not me!)
(Who is afraid of wrinkles? Oh no! Not me!)
I explore what makes a face recognizable - or how little it takes to fundamentally change it, to make it a different person. Like mostly, I break boundaries.
Projekt K-Ä-S-E
Projekt K-Ä-S-E has its own Website. Everything is explained and shown there.
Have fun!
Have fun!
Firstly...
...the camera is a much-used and multiple tool for the artist:
Notepad, experimentation board, document folder, collection drawer.
But beyond that, photography becomes for me also an actual pictorial tool, mostly with the help of the computer. Photoshop alone is not art, nor is a brush. But you can produce a prodigal amount of nonsense and merriment with it - and also do some very serious work.
I use the photographic possibilities for process-like procedures, serial and multiple. Computer-typical techniques such as working with layers have long since had a direct influence on canvas/wood wall work as well. And my video works make extensive use of the creative possibilities of the computer, logically.
Notepad, experimentation board, document folder, collection drawer.
But beyond that, photography becomes for me also an actual pictorial tool, mostly with the help of the computer. Photoshop alone is not art, nor is a brush. But you can produce a prodigal amount of nonsense and merriment with it - and also do some very serious work.
I use the photographic possibilities for process-like procedures, serial and multiple. Computer-typical techniques such as working with layers have long since had a direct influence on canvas/wood wall work as well. And my video works make extensive use of the creative possibilities of the computer, logically.
and then...
...there are, after all, some series of works that are photographic in the true sense of the word.
These works are in the narrower sense prints, since they can be reproduced in principle arbitrarily.
However, I attach importance to produce only small editions, maximum 10 pieces, in smaller formats up to about DIN A3.
Large formats with up to 2 meters diagonal are produced only as unique pieces.
I usually print on graphic papers such as Hahnemühle Bütten, and print in the highest quality and color fastness. Thus I achieve an actual graphic effect without protective but always reflective glass and get a very high color depth.
These works are in the narrower sense prints, since they can be reproduced in principle arbitrarily.
However, I attach importance to produce only small editions, maximum 10 pieces, in smaller formats up to about DIN A3.
Large formats with up to 2 meters diagonal are produced only as unique pieces.
I usually print on graphic papers such as Hahnemühle Bütten, and print in the highest quality and color fastness. Thus I achieve an actual graphic effect without protective but always reflective glass and get a very high color depth.
Zunächst
...ist der Fotoapparat für den Künstler ein vielgenutztes Werkzeug, Notizblock, Experimentierbrett...
Gruppenportraits
Die Gruppenportraits waren als PR-Material gedacht für das Live-Projekt „Scriabin Code“. Dieses Ensemble...
Gruppenportraits
Die Gruppenportraits waren als PR-Material gedacht für das Live-Projekt „Scriabin Code“. Dieses Ensemble...
Serie "Gruppenportraits"
Serie"Knitter" (Wrinkles)
(Who is afraid of wrinkles? Oh no! Not me!)
(Who is afraid of wrinkles? Oh no! Not me!)
Ich erforsche, was ein Gesicht erkennbar macht - oder wie wenig es braucht, um es fundamental zu verändern, einen anderen Menschen daraus zu machen. Wie meisten, übertrete ich Grenzen.
Projekt K-Ä-S-E
Das Projekt K-Ä-S-E hat eine eigene Website. Dort wird alles erklärt und gezeigt.
Viel Spaß!
Viel Spaß!
Zunächst
...ist der Fotoapparat für den Künstler ein vielgenutztes Werkzeug, Notizblock, Experimentierbrett...
Reinhard Geller
Photographie
Photographie
Zunächst
...ist der Fotoapparat für den Künstler ein vielgenutztes Werkzeug, Notizblock, Experimentierbrett...
Gruppenportraits
Die Gruppenportraits waren als PR-Material gedacht für das Live-Projekt „Scriabin Code“. Dieses Ensemble...
Reinhard Geller
Photography
Photography
Photography
Series "Gruppenportraits"
Ensemble portraits
Ensemble portraits
The Ensemble Portraits originally were meant as PR material for the live project "Scriabin Code".