Christoph Liedtke

Paintings

"My very first impression of Christoph Liedtke’s works for the exhibition “Bildzeichenschrift” is that it feels nearly impossible to focus on one singular element at a time. In order to be thoroughly introduced to the work, it is necessary to immerse oneself completely, and, slowly allowing the layered, complex compositions to come into focus. This statement intends not to be a critique, but rather, an acknowledgment of the artist’s endeavor– this is precisely Liedtke’s objective.

Not unlike real life, the works depict chaos and flurries of activity. Washes of color, and thick, flat brush strokes both mimic calligraphic writing as well as illustrate scenes of movement. Even if one is unable to decode the layered configurations, on the surface level, the universally human element of emotion remains. Altogether the works evoke a kind of frenzied, explosive feeling. One can say that this feeling pertains exactly to that of, in a sense, being alive."

Written by Christina Gigliotti