In their second solo exhibition at Weserhalle, Urbanek opens portals to a realm where forms and ideas converge in unexpected ways. The vase serves as a reliable form that provides support to figures, flowers and subjects. At the same time, it plays with the canvas’ inherent lines, inviting our imagination to weave scenes beyond. The flowers, sometimes faintly outlined and barely perceptible, are the only elements that extend the contours of the vase. It is not always clear what surrounds the scene. Color gradients may suggest water. Similar to the photographic lens, the vase holds a delicate balance between what is seen and what remains hidden. Fragile is not the scene, but what we allow ourselves to see, for what we see can easily disappear.
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Broschár does Ukkonen, and Ukkonen does Broschár. For this unusual joint exhibition two painters are inspired by, influenced by, steal, borrow, copy, reinterpret, recreate, appropriate and pay homage to each other’s work. While remaining true to their own approach in terms of artistic process, techniques and style, the motif and composition reference existing works by the other. To rule out any influence, the paintings selected will remain secret until the opening.
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