John Petschinger, born in 1994 lives and works in Burgenland and Vienna. His work is characterized not only by its vibrant color palette and expressive design. Petschinger has developed his approach, where he combines multiple kinds of contrasts within different series of works. His paintings often arise on metal plates, that serve as a base and are complemented by the combination of collages, acrylic paints, and resin.
How did you get into art?
I grew up in the countryside, surrounded by old trees, and I remember that my grandfather, who was a hobby painter, created incredibly stunning photorealistic landscapes. My mother, who is actually a florist, also used to paint a lot in her free time. There was always a small studio at home, stocked with oil and acrylic paints. These were actually my first encounters with art, particularly with painting.
How would you describe your style? What makes your work special?
My work is dominated mainly by large metal plates, which are often processed with acrylic and resin. However, due to my serial approach, I also explore other media, such as photography.
How do you go about developing your work?
Bold, vibrant colors are an important element in my work because they evoke strong emotional responses and create an immediate visual impact. The choice of colors is both a spontaneous and deliberate process. In my monochromatic color panels, in particular, I rely on the simplicity and elegance of the three primary colors. Different mixing ratios always result in something new. Thus, everything is interconnected.
Who or what influences you?
My greatest sources of inspiration and influence come from 'life' itself. As a part of it, there is almost nothing you can escape from nowadays. I think this affects me a lot. I like to connect this with floral themes, as I find many synonyms and comparisons to our lives in nature, where almost everything is interconnected.
Make us curious. What are you planning to do next?
External factors can shape and change our perspectives and approaches. Some new ideas need to be realized first to see how the development progresses. That’s the plan for autumn and winter, as well there are some amazing projects just around the corner.
Photos: Lara Hensel
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