Markus Leuze, n.t., acryl, fluorescent, mixed- media, canvas, 10 x 10 cm

„A work of art is only of interest, in my opinion, when it is an immediate and direct projection of what is happening in the depth of a person’s being.“
– Jean Dubuffet –

“My sun paintings are paintings of poesie, are paintings of happines. I want to transmit pure joie de vivre. They’re hymns of praise to nature – I humbly give thanks and marvel with the eyes and heart of a child.”

– Markus Leuze –

The first summer exhibition shows the bright and colorful relief paintings of the artist Markus Leuze from Stuttgart, who died in 2023. Rooted in sculpture, Leuze created several multi- layered panels throughout his life. In the narrative of his works, the artist processed, among other things, the experiences and tensions between Israelis and Palestinians that he experienced during his trips to the desert in 2001 and 2005. In the spirit of pacifism and , his works are able to captivate the viewer with fluorescent colors and dancing line structures, more topical than ever.

We open the summer with the bright and colorful relief works of Fellbach artist Markus Leuze, who died in 2023. Rooted in sculpture, Leuze created multi-layered panels throughout his life. In the narrative of his works, the artist processed, among other things, the experiences and tensions between Israelis and Palestinians that he experienced during his trips to the desert in 2001 and 2005. In the spirit of pacifism and more topical than ever, his works are able to captivate the viewer with fluorescent colors and dancing line structures. With couriusly pleasure one follows the symbolic power of suns and hearts on his panels, into a world in which freedom, love and peace for humankind and nature become the highest good.
In memory of Markus Leuze (1964 – 2023), we cordially invite you to take a closer look, linger and open your senses.

The Galerie von Braunbehrens cordially invites you to the vernissage on Friday 28.6.2024 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.