Svenja Deininger: Echo of a Mirror Fragment — New Paintings Inspired by Secession Architecture

This exhibition features a new series of works by Svenja Deininger, inspired by the Secession building's architecture, juxtaposing clean geometric lines with organic forms. The artist explores painting as an ongoing process, treating each work as part of a larger system.

Svenja Deininger views painting as a dynamic process, with her works often evolving over extended periods. For 'Echo of a Mirror Fragment' at the Secession's main hall, she created a new series of over 40 works, drawing inspiration from the building's architecture. Deininger specifically considered the tension between the ornate facade and the strikingly austere interior exhibition space. Her new paintings often combine straight lines with rounded forms, creating a dialogue between geometric abstraction, architectural references, and suggestions of figuration through organic curves and waves. The artist also references specific architectural details, including two circular paintings that echo lost circular windows from the Secession's main entrance. Furthermore, the building's strict symmetry, particularly the layout of the exhibition hall, inspired a series of 'mirror images' where compositions are inverted or reversed, each with unique color and surface treatments to create a dynamic interplay. Deininger's approach involves layering colors and sanding them down, revealing underlying layers and creating a sense of depth and texture on the canvas. The works often balance abstraction with hints of representation, maintaining a delicate balance between concrete form and ambiguity. The palette is predominantly muted, with white in various shades playing a leading role, contrasted with fine color gradients, accentuated lines, and bold color surfaces.

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