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Ulrike Arnold's Earth-Inspired Artwork Showcased in Johanneskirche
Ulrike Arnold's captivating Earth Paintings are currently on display at the Johanneskirche, offering visitors a unique fusion of natural materials and artistic expression. The exhibition, titled "Heaven and Earth," showcases Arnold's distinctive style, which draws inspiration from the raw materials themselves and the locations from which they originate.
Artistic Journey and Techniques
Arnold, a German artist based in Krefeld, has made a name for herself by transforming elements such as meteorite particles and earth pigments into art. Her work bridges geology, natural history, and painting, creating a deep connection between art and nature.
Arnold's techniques involve incorporating natural earth pigments, minerals, dinosaur mud, and meteorite dust into her large-scale compositions. These materials reflect their geological origins, producing unique textures and colors. Meteorite dust, in particular, is a signature medium for Arnold, transforming extraterrestrial material into expressive, expansive artworks.
Exhibited Masterpieces
The exhibition at Johanneskirche features eight documentary photographs by Victor Van Keuren, which document Arnold's painting creation process. Three of Arnold's meteorite paintings are exhibited alongside the Earth paintings, creating a dialogue between heaven and earth.
Six Earth Paintings, created just before the turn of the millennium in the Southwest of the USA, at locations in Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico, are also on display. Two circular Earth Paintings, each with a diameter of 2 meters, were created in 2014/2015 in the Atacama Desert in Chile.
Visiting the Exhibition
Arnold's Earth Paintings are large canvases, with six currently on display at the Johanneskirche measuring 1.80 meters wide and 7 meters long. Small canvas samples with collected earth from Chile are also exhibited, inviting visitors to reflect on the origin and uniqueness of these natural substances.
The sight of the unprocessed material rediscovers respect and admiration for the beauty of the earth, encouraging reflection on its origin and uniqueness. The exhibition is a testament to Arnold's commitment to bridging the gap between art and nature, creating a unique and immersive experience for all who visit.
[1] Ulrike Arnold's official website: https://www.ulrikearnold.de/ [2] "Heaven and Earth" exhibition at Johanneskirche: https://www.johanneskirche-krefeld.de/heaven-and-earth [3] "Ulrike Arnold: Meteorite Paintings" article on Artsy: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-ulrike-arnold-meteorite-paintings [4] "Ulrike Arnold: Earth Paintings" article on The Art Newspaper: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/ulrike-arnold-earth-paintings [5] "Ulrike Arnold: The Art of the Earth" article on Hyperallergic: https://hyperallergic.com/392305/ulrike-arnold-the-art-of-the-earth/
- Ulrike Arnold's Earth Paintings, inspired by her travel experiences in various geographical locations, offer a unique blend of art and lifestyle at the "Heaven and Earth" exhibition in Johanneskirche.
- In the "Heaven and Earth" exhibition, Ulrike Arnold's travel-inspired Earth Paintings, from Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Chile, and other locations, display a lifestyle connection between art, natural history, and the Earth itself.
