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Günter Zachariasen (Bilingual edition)

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Günter Zachariasen, born on the island of Sylt in 1937, has spent decades immersed in North Frisia. Although deeply connected to the land, his paintings transcend mere landscape depiction. His monumental works embrace abstraction, delving into the inner self. Using nuanced colour spectrums, his art evokes vastness, openness and the blurring of boundaries. Light is a central theme, explored through questions of origin, distance and perception. His meticulous paint application and gentle colour transitions create pieces that seem to both absorb and emit light.
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Format: Hardback
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This bilingual edition is suited for enthusiasts of abstract art and those interested in the emotional and sensory exploration of colour and light. It will also appeal to readers seeking a thoughtful cultural reflection through visual expression.

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Günter Zachariasen, born on the island of Sylt in 1937, has been living in North Frisia for decades. While he feels a strong connection to the land, landscape itself is not the motif of his paintings. Breaking away from the representational, his often monumental works are the abstract, yet sensual results of an exploration of the inner self. Zachariasen's colour spectrums reflect vastness, openness and a dissolution of boundaries.

Light plays a central role: Where does it come from? Is it penetrating thick fog? What distance has it travelled before it reaches our eyes? The application of paint is meticulous, the colouring gently tuned and carried by finely nuanced transitions, as if parts had the ability not only to accumulate light but also to emit it.

Günter Zachariasen (Bilingual edition) offers a fascinating insight into his artistic process, making it a valuable addition to any art enthusiast's collection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783775753197

Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hatje Cantz

Illustration: 79 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Text by Karin Tuxhorn
  • Edited by Ulrike Wolff-Thomsen for the Museum Kunst der Westküste
  • Text by Wolfgang Tunner
  • Text by Pia Littmann
  • Text by Augustin Noffke
  • Designed by Rutger Fuchs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 1100g

Pages: 120

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