Michael Kaphengst
Deutschland
"For me, the consumer world is not 'pop,' but a linear process. The idea that everyday tasks, whether at work or in leisure, can be viewed as processes that are unique to each individual fascinates me. For me as a painter, understanding and accepting the linearity of these creative processes can lead to new insights and innovations in my work. By recognizing that we are all subject to processes in our daily lives, I can explore different approaches to my art and find inspiration in the routines and activities that define our existence. I have developed this linearity in my art through various modes of representation, which I call "consumptive surrealism," "fencing paintings – absolute linearism," and "extreme linearism." I firmly believe that one cannot escape a linear process. I process this linearity in my art through various representational methods (styles). In "Consumer Surrealism," I depict consumer goods in a surreal way. I view the process of consumption as a linear process that runs through our entire lives and across all generations. In "Extreme Linearism," I move my pen across the page in uncontrolled movements. Because this technique fills the entire page with circular lines, the single line becomes a dynamic movement. For my fencing paintings, "Absolute Linearism," I paint the canvas with a brush attached to the tip of a rapier. Picasso's statement, "Art is a weapon of attack and defense against the enemy," is confirmed here if one considers the canvas as the enemy.
Golden grass, 2025 / Mixed media on canvas / 100 x 70 cm
