Jürgen Partenheimer
He is known for his diverse body of work that spans across various mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.
Born: 1947, Munich, Germany
Full ProfileValue Indicators
Recognition
German artist drawing on theory and prose in his paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures which have been displayed in MOMA, SF Art Iinstitue, RISDI.
Intent
Partenheimer sets up a series of balanced compostions, architectural forms that resonate with the simplicity of Beckett's text, "Half reaching our logic and half toying with our sense of fantasy."
Composition
Characterized by an extraordinary relationship of line and mass – creating an effect of metaphysical realism.
Ceres Take
One of the most renown German artists of his generation, Partenheimer's works are a commanding Hero size.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Blockprint
"Block printing, an ancient technique originating in China, involves carving a design into a block of material like linoleum or wood, which is then inked and pressed onto paper or fabric. The carved areas remain uncolored, while the raised portions transfer the ink, resulting in a printed image. This method...
COMPLEMENTARY WORKS
Untitled I
Joan Mitchell
$18,800
Cambion
Iva Gueorguieva
$8,550
