Hans Schilling

About Me – Life and Work

Hans Schilling lives and works north of Hamburg. His art emerges in the space between nature and anatomy, light and movement.

Rooted in the traditions of classical painting and inspired by the Renaissance as both a foundation and a bridge to the present, he explores contrasts within the tension between harmony and opposition.

His practice combines Old Master-inspired craftsmanship with a contemporary visual language, using technique not as an end in itself, but as a means of conveying thought and meaning.

His paintings unfold as a dialogue of form, colour, craftsmanship and empathy—profound, sensitive and reflective. Combining authenticity with contemporary perception, each work invites the viewer to pause and rediscover the visible.