Grimm Tales

2009–2012

This ongoing series of paintings is based on the Grimms' tales. Grimms' everlasting motifs, rich Pan-European material and incorrect morals make an inexhaustible source of inspiration. I juxtapose the tradition of storytelling with the rich history of painting in order to reintroduce distant stories and values to our modern cynical world.

Allerleirauch

63 × 70 cm, Oil on linen, 2011

Der Bärenhäuter

60 × 60 cm, Acrylic and oil on canvas, 2010

Der Bauer und der Teufel

56 × 47 cm, Oil and acrylic on linen, 2009

Die Gänsemagd

54 × 40 cm, Oil on linen, 2010

Der gelernte Jäger

20 cm diameter, Oil on canvas, 2010

Von dem Machandelboom

70 × 63 cm, Oil on linen, 2010

Marienkind

56 × 42 cm, Oil on linen, 2011

Der Meisterdieb

70 × 63 cm, Oil on linen, 2010

Rumpelstilzchen

45 × 30 cm, Oil on linen, 2010

Der Trommler

46 × 40 cm, Oil on linen, 2010

Die weisse und die schwarze Braut

35 × 27 cm, Oil on linen, 2010

Die Wichtelmänner

42 cm long, Oil on cut linen, 2011