Marco Wachsmuth lives and works in Berlin. His artistic roots lie in graffiti, mural painting and 3D design. At the AAF in Hamburg, he presents works from his current series Space Jazz, in which he interprets the universe as a poetic landscape. His paintings invite viewers to question everyday life and adopt new perspectives.
You’re exhibiting at the AAF in Hamburg for the first time. What do you particularly value about Hamburg as an art location?
I’m really looking forward to Hamburg because I often visit the city to see exhibitions. I love the city’s atmosphere, the mentality of its people, and I believe my work will find fertile ground here. The recent major exhibitions on Caspar David Friedrich, Surrealism, and many others have always been great reasons to visit Hamburg.
Which works are you presenting at the fair, and what defines them for you?I will be showing works from my current series Space Jazz. The fair provides an excellent opportunity to present myself in Hamburg for the first time.
What role does the audience play for you – observer, co-creator, or mirror of your thoughts?
For me, viewing my paintings offers people a chance to step out of everyday life and reflect on our actions from another perspective. I see my work as a contribution to society and am pleased when my paintings raise awareness. They are always intended as an invitation to the viewer – what they trigger in the viewer is entirely up to them.
What was the starting point for your current series?
In this series of 30 works, I focused on the theme of the universe as a form of landscape, mostly in small to medium-sized formats. I tried to poetically visualise unimaginable events that tell of the natural cycle of becoming and passing away. I drew inspiration from literature, music, and art history.
What can we look forward to next? What new projects or developments are you planning?
Next, I’m planning another large series that will focus on the desert as a form of landscape. I’ll be moving from portrait to landscape format and will adapt the colour palette to suit the theme.
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