Helene Appel Among Tress (Bilingual edition)

Helene Appel's paintings reflect everyday life with precision, presented in a realistic scale on untreated canvas. She seeks an adequate mode of expression for each pictorial object, emphasizing their physical presence and creating a sense of abstraction.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

In her captivating paintings, Helene Appel delves into the realm of everyday life, capturing its essence with remarkable precision. From the intricate details of a piece of meat to the delicate folds of lettuce leaves, the intricacies of fishing nets, the delicate textures of twigs, the ubiquitous presence of plastic bags, and even the mesmerizing reflections of puddles, Appel presents her subjects in a straightforward yet profoundly radical manner. Upon closer inspection, this seemingly realistic approach reveals a profound detachment from the traditional realm of still life. Appel eschews the pursuit of a painterly signature or the emphasis on her distinctive ductus, instead opting for a thoughtful and deliberate approach to expression. With meticulous care, she seeks an appropriate mode of communication for each of her pictorial objects, emphasizing their unique physical presence. Despite the apparent realism of her works, Appel's creations manage to evoke a sense of profound abstraction. It is as if she invites us to take a distant look, creating a tension between the familiar and the unfamiliar, challenging our perception of the world around us. Through her art, Appel invites us to contemplate the intricate relationships we share with our environment and to reevaluate our place within it.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775752596