Skadi Engeln (DE)
Text written by GHA
Engel’s vibrant and figurative serigraphs capture life drawing sessions with a dynamic, bold, yet limited colour palette.
Her works depict women posing as models, creating a visual dialogue between the figures, the viewer, and the artwork itself, that delves into themes of nudity, comfort, and artistic expression. In her compositions, the female body takes center stage.
Set against high-contrast, often monochrome backgrounds, the vibrant hues accentuate the nude models, making them stand out and capturing the viewer’s full attention with their striking presence. These backgrounds are typically filled with opaque color and occasionally interrupted by patterns that evoke outdoor scenes, with elements reminiscent of water and forest.
The subjects on the other hand, are detailed with roughly drawn, fine lines, carefully placed to provide just the right amount of detail for the figurative elements. An important element in her work is the consistent use of recurring colors and figures, which creates a series-like effect reminiscent of a film reel. The subjects of this composition are everyday women with various body types, each demonstrating the courage to present their bodies as subjects of artistic expression. The figures radiate serenity and a universal sense of body awareness and self-acceptance. Their faces are often turned away or blurred, adding an element of anonymity and ensuring that the focus remains on the model and her form.
Engeln’s prints celebrate the beauty of the unadorned, natural body, underscoring their significance within the art world. Through her work the viewer experiences the joy of artistic creation, the process behind it, and the importance of self-acceptance.
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