All artworks by J.Kesin
Individual Works • 7 artworks
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Series 'Stripes' • 6 artworks
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The series ‘Stripes’ comprises abstract representations of my perception of different subjects by applying[...]
The series ‘Stripes’ comprises abstract representations of my perception of different subjects by applying a number of layers, each partly covering the layers beneath, and representing different aspects of the subject. Works of this series are dominated by vertical lines / stripes.
Series 'Horizons' • 4 artworks
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Both the 'Stripes' and 'Horizon' series create abstract representations of different subjects. This[...]
Both the 'Stripes' and 'Horizon' series create abstract representations of different subjects. This is achieved by applying a number of layers, each partly covering the layers beneath, and representing different aspects of the subject. The 'Horizons' series is more focused on general concepts and current affairs, more emphasis is put on thin, transparent layers.
Series 'City Limits' • 3 artworks
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The series ‘City Limits’ initially has a figurative approach, layers carry more individual meaning.[...]
The series ‘City Limits’ initially has a figurative approach, layers carry more individual meaning. The theme revolves around cities in moments of crisis. Kesin’s process for ‘City Limits’ starts with research on the historical background and choosing photographs. Through alienation of these images and the use of additional layers and elements, the works reach beyond the moments captured in the original photos, to issues of the present day.
Series 'Future Relics' • 4 artworks
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'Future Relics' examine the relationship of our culture with animals and their use and production.
They[...]
'Future Relics' examine the relationship of our culture with animals and their use and production.
They come to us from an imaginary future society which has long consigned the use of animal products to its history books.
The 'Future Relics' series was conceived for the exhibition 'The Beauty of Forgiveness' which took place in August 2021.
They come to us from an imaginary future society which has long consigned the use of animal products to its history books.
The 'Future Relics' series was conceived for the exhibition 'The Beauty of Forgiveness' which took place in August 2021.
Series 'Konstrukt' • 4 artworks
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The works of the series 'Konstrukt' draw inspiration from fields like architecture and civil engineering.
Colours[...]
The works of the series 'Konstrukt' draw inspiration from fields like architecture and civil engineering.
Colours are often sombre, sometimes reminiscent of rusty steel or tarmac.
Rather than being painted opaquely most shapes and layers are transparent to a degree, with the layers underneath partly showing through, possibly hinting at the transience even of supposedly concrete and durable things such as buildings, cities and infrastructure, even civilisation as a whole.
The layers combine to an abstract composition and the viewer is invited to assign their own meaning to the image as a whole, as well as to individual layers which may relate to different aspects or components.
Colours are often sombre, sometimes reminiscent of rusty steel or tarmac.
Rather than being painted opaquely most shapes and layers are transparent to a degree, with the layers underneath partly showing through, possibly hinting at the transience even of supposedly concrete and durable things such as buildings, cities and infrastructure, even civilisation as a whole.
The layers combine to an abstract composition and the viewer is invited to assign their own meaning to the image as a whole, as well as to individual layers which may relate to different aspects or components.
Series 'Exit' • 3 artworks
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Through associative abstraction the mini series 'Exit' visualises different reasons for the extinction of species.
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Biography
Kesín's body of work is a kaleidoscope of his individual perception of the world. His subjects, ranging from autobiographical and sociocultural musings to general concepts, are deconstructed and reassembled on the canvas into a captivating interplay of colour, form, and texture.
Drawing on ideas from early abstraction, cubism and constructivism, as well as inspiration from the concept of simultaneity and Hodgkin's associative abstraction, his paintings are a mesmerising fusion of influences.
Kesín's life has been a journey of exploration, from his native Germany to the UK and Spain, and further afield to Russia and Uzbekistan. Through his early self-taught studies, a degree in cultural studies and later coaching by renowned lecturer and artist Sibylle Werkmeister, he is able to bring a unique and multifaceted perspective to his art.
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Nationality:
GERMANY
- Date of birth : 1963
- Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
- Groups: Contemporary German Artists Artists presented by a gallery
Influences
Education
2019 - 2021
Studied Painting under Sibylle Werkmeister (founder and former director and lecturer at the ‘Freie Kunstakademie Überlingen’),
Com. of Valencia,
Spain
1992 - 1998
MA Applied Cultural Studies,
Lueneburg,
Germany
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Galleries & Groups
Presented by De Souza Gallery
De Souza Gallery
(Art gallery, Spain)Achievements
Collective Expositions
2023
Contemporary Group Exhibition
Barcelona,
Catalunya,
Spain
2023
The 5Th Element
Ulldecona,
Tarragona,
Spain
2023
Where Beauty Lies
Cervera del Maestre,
Castellon,
Spain
2023
Speak
Cervera del Maestre,
Spain
2023
Revelations
Valencia,
Spain
2022
Relics Of Future's Past
Valencia,
Spain
2022
2022 Annual Contemporary Art Exhibition
Cervera del Maestre,
Castellon,
Spain
2022
Urban And Contemporary Art Exhibition
Valencia,
Valencia,
Spain
2022
Exoit - When Healing Begins
Cervera del Maestre,
Valencia / Castellon,
Spain
2021
A Cultural Trip (Viaje Cultural)
Valencia,
Spain
2021
The Beauty Of Forgiveness
Cervera del Maestre,
Spain
2021
Annual Contemporary Art Exhibition
Cervera del Maestre,
Spain
Publications & Press
Solo Expositions
2021
Layered Perceptions
Cervera del Maestre,
Spain
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Added Oct 17, 2022
Relics of Future's Past
Gallery La Joya Space, Valencia
Thursday
17
November
2022
Thursday
8
December
2022
In our Anthropocene age, we have the power to make or break our civilization. In this
exhibition, through a mix of media, from paint and canvas to the Metaverse and NFT’s the artists deal
with the idea of leaving things behind for future generations. What will be our Relics of Future’s Past?
Added Oct 17, 2022
2022 Annual Contemporary Art Exhibition
Cervera del Maestre, Spain
Friday
5
August
2022
Friday
2
September
2022
Group Exhibition
Curated by Frederick de Souza in collaboration with the town hall of Cervera del Maestre
Added Mar 10, 2022
Urban and Contemporary Art Exhibition
La Joya Space, Valencia, Spain
Thursday
24
March
2022
Thursday
14
April
2022
Added Mar 4, 2022
EXOIT - When Healing Begins
Cervera del Maestre, Spain
Saturday
2
April
2022
Saturday
30
April
2022
Kesin is taking part in the group show “When Healing Begins”, an exhibition of paintings addressing the process of (self-)healing, illustrating personal or collective recovery, and conveying information on how this transformational process can be started, accompanied, and successfully completed.
Added Jun 22, 2021
Annual Contemporary Art Exhibition
Ermita de San Sebastián de Cervera del Maestre, Calle Doctor Ballester 21
Saturday
7
August
2021
Monday
9
August
2021
The 'Annual Contemporary Art Exhibition' will feature amongst others works of J. Kesin.
Added Jun 22, 2021
The Beauty of Forgiveness
Casa del Dragon, Castellon, Spain
Thursday
12
August
2021
Tuesday
31
August
2021
Group Exhibition of European artists.
Added Jun 22, 2021
Group Exhibition - A Cultural Trip (Viaje Cultural)
Sporting Club Russafa, Carrer de Sevilla, Valencia, Spain
Saturday
7
August
2021
Saturday
28
August
2021
Gallery Sporting Club Russafa is the destination of this cultural journey that brings artists of Spanish, German, French and British nationality to the artistic hotspot of Russafa in Valencia. J Kesín will exhibit some of his latest works.
Added Mar 2, 2021
"Layered Perceptions" Solo Exhibiton, paintings by J.Kesin
De Souza Galery, Cervera del Maestre, Spain
Thursday
18
March
2021
Thursday
8
April
2021
De Souza Gallery is delighted to present “Layered Perceptions”, a solo exhibition and online presentation of paintings by J. Kesín.
The exhibition will focus on the artist's latest series of works titled ‘Stripes’ and ‘Horizons’, both produced during 2020/21, however, a few of his earlier works will also be on show.
The current works are an attempt to depict by means of the application of a variety of layers, the artist’s perception of subjects from such different fields as current affairs, personal experiences, literature or concepts.
Each layer may have its own meaning and represent a certain part of the subject, whether concrete or perceived, thus incorporating a constructed quality into the works.
Yet the symbiosis of a somewhat analytical approach with spontaneous decisions towards the application/ removal or covering up of paint, strikes a satisfying balance in the finished works.
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