The way out (Rostmalerei) Print

This series of steel paintings is called "Bis dass der Rost uns scheidet - Nichts ist für die Ewigkeit." (Until rust devides us - nothing is for eternity). I started this series of paintings, because I am fascinated of the nature and power of rust, its forms and patterns and its dynamic development over time. This painting I specially created for the call of a monastery. It shows a man who is stained with mud from beneath, searching a way out into the light above. A helping hand is reaching for him, showing him the way but he is unable to see, maybe only feels the support. The beholder feels relief about the presence of the helping hand.