Linde Kauert (DE)
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German artist Linde Kauert presents figurative aquatint etchings with a warm color palette accented by bold black. Her images depict playful creatures against colorful backgrounds, creating a fairytale setting. Kauert expands the picture plane by using shadows in an otherwise low-detail composition.
Kauert’s bold black lines give the figures form and presence, while the colors contribute to a festive and lighthearted atmosphere. Nevertheless, some of the figures have a slightly eerie quality to them, supported by subtle, ambiguous smiles. Occasionally, musical elements appear, further emphasizing the festive mood. The figures display slightly exaggerated or unnatural features: oversized eyes, multiple heads, or animal-like characteristics. Humans and creatures are interwoven, and the boundaries between reality and fiction are fluid, reinforcing the dreamlike character of the works. The surreal nature of the scenes and figures is expressive and seduces the viewer into their theatrical and fantastical worlds.
The stories depicted in the images are a mixture of humor, mystery, and emotion. Each print appears lively and animated in its depiction of these bizarre universes.The tone is curious, solemn, and rich in narrative potential, leaving it up to the viewer to interpret the unfolding stories based on the gestures of the figures.
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