Markus Blattmann

Born in Germany, Karlsruhe. Living in London.

Colour is radiant power, energy that influences us in a positive or negative way, whether we are conscious of it or not. The effect of colour should be experienced and understood not only visually, but psychologically and symbolically as well. (Johannes Itten)

My paintings and prints activate many layers, both on the surface and far below. They are not representational in a narrow sense, create no defined images. Instead, they generate associations, revive memories and emotions, unfold ideas. What Paul Klee once said in a general sense about abstract art is especially valid here: Abstract art does not represent that which is visible, it creates visibility.

Fine Art Painting - Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Germany

MA in Fine Arts Printmaking - University of Brighton, UK

Select Solo Shows:

2015 Art Karlsruhe, East 2 Gallery, Germany

2014 Multiplied Art Fair at Christies, One Artist Show, London

2014 The Exhibitionist, Notting Hill, London

2014 Art Karlsruhe, One artist show, Germany

2013 Gallery Artpark, Karlsruhe, Germany

2013 Art Karlsruhe - East2 Gallery, One Artist Show, Germany

2012 The Tabernacle, Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom

2012 Art Karlsruhe - East2 Gallery, One Artist Show, Germany

2011 Art Karlsruhe - East2 Gallery, One Artist Show, Germany

2010 Misoolsidae Gallery, Seoul, Korea

2010 East2 Gallery, London, United Kingdom

2008 Northwest Gallery, London, United KIngdom

2005 Galerie Raab, Berlin, Germany

2004 Kunstverein Schwetzingen, Heidelberg-Schwetzingen, Germany

2003 Projet Deux, Cologne, Germany

2003 Walton Gallery, in Association with German Embassy , London, United Kingdom

1999 Kunstgalerie Schroek Schmidt, Neckargmuend, Germany

1998 Kunst und Projekt, Schloss Schwetzingen, Heidelberg-Schwetzingen, Germany

1997 Danielle Arnaud Contemporary Arts, London, United Kingdom

1996 Galerie im Hof, Kleestadt, Germany

1995 Kunstgalerie Schroek Schmidt, Neckargmuend, Germany

1994 Kunst und Projekt, Schloss Schwetzingen, H...