Artist Information:
Can Henne
Berlin,
Germany
Member Since: Dec 2008

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Artist Statement:
I am painting out of light. The canvas is the monitor of a computer.
I paint with my tools inside the virtual canvas and stick parts of photos into it.
Although there are photographies included, it is no photo and there are no negatives.
But some recipients question whether the work may even be called photographic.
I form a psychospiritual atmosphere out of colors and forms which reminds us of conditions from another world than the material one we live in. But we have no other reference system than the material world for our eyes.
Over the past eight years I have been making images on the threshold between photography and painting.
The original plan was the creation of new images by reorganisation of found photo cutouts and their colours; but the work has evolved beyond that. It is not surprising, that the images have taken on emotional characteristics that seem satisfying for many viewers. People tend to be drawn to the images, but they are not sure why. Therefore, as I continue to explore new technical possibilities I am now consciously directing the emotional impact of the color and the composition in my work.
All this in accordance to ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
--Exhibitions & Art Projects (Selection)--
-Group Exhibition „COLLECTION“, pink gallery, Berlin, 2008
-2 Person Exhibition „Ancestors Gallery“ Berlin Fine Art Gallery, Berlin, 2007
-Group Exhibition „01/01 - Half a Documenta“, POLIFLUR, Berlin, 2007
-Group Exhibition „Triumph of Painting“, pink gallery, Berlin, 2007
-Group Exhibition „Snap to Grid“ LACDA,
Los Angeles Center...
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Can Henne's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Can Henne's Portfolio. I am painting out of light. The canvas is the monitor of a computer.
I paint with my tools inside the virtual canvas and stick parts of photos into it.
Although there are photographies included, it is no photo and there are no negatives.
But some recipients question whether the work may even be called photographic.
I form a psychospiritual atmosphere out of colors and forms which reminds us of conditions from another world than the material one we live in. But we have no other reference system than the material world for our eyes.
Over the past eight years I have been making images on the threshold between photography and painting.
The original plan was the creation of new images by reorganisation of found photo cutouts and their colours; but the work has evolved beyond that. It is not surprising, that the images have taken on emotional characteristics that seem satisfying for many viewers. People tend to be drawn to the images, but they are not sure why. Therefore, as I continue to explore new technical possibilities I am now consciously directing the emotional impact of the color and the composition in my work.
All this in accordance to ... |
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