Fabian Kochendoerfer

Fabian Kochendoerfer, a versatile artist, uses oil paint on canvas as well as instant film photography. His creations, characterized by his unique style and search for truth, are an expression of his intense meditation experiences. The feelings and moments he captures convey a clear message: "ART IS ALIVE !"

My Story:

I always wanted to be a true artist.

To create real art, I needed to know "The Truth". What is "The Truth"? What is real art? Who am I?

So, I went to university to study philosophy and art history. But professors could not tell me "The Truth" nor explain real art.

After years, I became so frustrated and angry that I "spoke" to the universe: "If you don't give me "The Truth" - I cannot accept continuing to live a meaningless life in ignorance!”

I intuitively know what beauty is and when something is true art. I have an eye for that. I can sense it instantly. I can also tell when something is true or a lie and fake.

I was determined to find it or die trying. I found my answers outside the university, going my own path and not following the herd.

I found what real art is in an intense experience of realization that made me cry at an exhibition in Zurich. Real art is something "alive" and not something dead behind...

Education:

1997 to 1999 art history and philosophy (with Prof. Höffe, Prof. Figal) at the University of Tübingen, Germany.

2001 to 2005 Art, Design, Film and Media at the Merz Academy, University of Applied Art, Design and Media, Stuttgart, Germany.

2003 to 2005 Art, Design, Film and Media. University of Portsmouth, England.

Studied and graduated with a Diploma and Master of Arts with Prof. Diedrich Diederichsen.



Degrees:

Diploma from the Merz Academy, University of Applied Art, Design and Media, Stuttgart, Germany.

Master of Arts from the University of Portsmouth, England.

Exhibitions:

Identity Construction (Master's Thesis Exhibition), Merz Academy, Stuttgart, Germany, 2005

Identity Construction (Solo Exhibition), FC Hinterhof, Stuttgart, Germany, 2008

2nd Festival for Non-conformist Art, Exhibition in the underpass of Nymphenburg Palace / Botanical Garden, (Adler A.F. and JPG Jessica Petraccaro-Goertsches), Munich, Germany, 2016

2nd Festival for Non-conformist Art, (Adler A.F. and JPG Jessica Petraccaro-Goertsches), MUCCA (Munich Center of Community Arts), Munich, Germany, 2016

Miniman Art Show, Entropy Festival, Berlin, Germany, 2016

Miniman Art Show, Wandelism, Wilhemsaue 32, 10713 Berlin-Wilmersdorf, Germany, 2018

48 Stunden Neukölln (48 Hours Neukölln) Art Festival, Berlin, Germany, 2019

48 Stunden Neukölln (48 Hours Neukölln) Art Festival, Berlin, Germany, 2020

Swiss Art Expo 2020 Art Fair, Artbox Project Zurich 2.0, The Artbox Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland, 2020 (https://www.artboxprojects.com/zuerich-2-0)

Meetfrida, Online Exhibition, 2020

Instant Art Exhibition Paris, Paris, France, 2020
(postponed due to Covid-19)

InstantCologne 2021, Cologne, Germany, 2021 (https://www.thestagegallery.com/artists-2021/)

48 Stunden Neukölln (48 Hours Neukölln) Art Festival, Berlin, Germany, 2...