Mitteldeutsch Artists-Ongoing Portrait Project
MAGDEBURG,GERMANY- MARCH 17: Artist Christoph Ackermann at the Q.Hof (Kunst und Handwerker Hof) in Magdeburg's Buckau district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. (Photo By Craig Stennett)
Christoph Ackermann began his artistic career in his early teens with his initial form of self-expression being Graffiti art. From this starting point he has expanded his repertoire becoming increasingly involved with abstract contemporary art, graphics, calligraphy and photography. Numerous exhibitions have accompanied his career, such as the Kunstmuseum unser Lieben Frauen, the MDR Funkhaus or the Kunst/Mitte in Magdeburg, the Stroke Art Fair-the leading fair for new contemporary art in Munich, Dortmund and Portugal. After graduating as a designer, he established himself as a self-employed freelance Artist from 2004 onwards working in his chosen fields of art, photography and graphic design. Since the late 1990s he has led workshops and art projects in schools, youth institutions and universities on the topics of art, urban art and photography. He was admitted to the Professional Association of Visual Artists Saxony-Anhalt by the admission committee on 5 April 2022, along with 17 other artists.Ackermann’s Art work and methodology is based on a bipolar, philosophical approach: "Apollonian-Dionysian", which describes two opposing character traits of man and uses the qualities attributed to the Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus. Apollonian stands for form and order and Dionysian for intoxication and an urge to create that transcends all forms. In 2016, together with Magdeburg artist Frank Borisch, he was one of the first tenants to move into the Q.Hof (Kunst und Handwerker Hof) in Magdeburg's Buckau district, thus founding the studio community in the "Q.", which has been working, organising exhibitions or curating in its studios there for 7 years.
https://www.christophackermann.com
Christoph Ackermann began his artistic career in his early teens with his initial form of self-expression being Graffiti art. From this starting point he has expanded his repertoire becoming increasingly involved with abstract contemporary art, graphics, calligraphy and photography. Numerous exhibitions have accompanied his career, such as the Kunstmuseum unser Lieben Frauen, the MDR Funkhaus or the Kunst/Mitte in Magdeburg, the Stroke Art Fair-the leading fair for new contemporary art in Munich, Dortmund and Portugal. After graduating as a designer, he established himself as a self-employed freelance Artist from 2004 onwards working in his chosen fields of art, photography and graphic design. Since the late 1990s he has led workshops and art projects in schools, youth institutions and universities on the topics of art, urban art and photography. He was admitted to the Professional Association of Visual Artists Saxony-Anhalt by the admission committee on 5 April 2022, along with 17 other artists.Ackermann’s Art work and methodology is based on a bipolar, philosophical approach: "Apollonian-Dionysian", which describes two opposing character traits of man and uses the qualities attributed to the Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus. Apollonian stands for form and order and Dionysian for intoxication and an urge to create that transcends all forms. In 2016, together with Magdeburg artist Frank Borisch, he was one of the first tenants to move into the Q.Hof (Kunst und Handwerker Hof) in Magdeburg's Buckau district, thus founding the studio community in the "Q.", which has been working, organising exhibitions or curating in its studios there for 7 years.
https://www.christophackermann.com
MAGDEBURG,GERMANY- MARCH 17: Artist Christoph Ackermann at the Q.Hof (Kunst und Handwerker Hof) in Magdeburg's Buckau district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. (Photo By Craig Stennett)
Christoph Ackermann began his artistic career in his early teens with his initial form of self-expression being Graffiti art. From this starting point he has expanded his repertoire becoming increasingly involved with abstract contemporary art, graphics, calligraphy and photography. Numerous exhibitions have accompanied his career, such as the Kunstmuseum unser Lieben Frauen, the MDR Funkhaus or the Kunst/Mitte in Magdeburg, the Stroke Art Fair-the leading fair for new contemporary art in Munich, Dortmund and Portugal. After graduating as a designer, he established himself as a self-employed freelance Artist from 2004 onwards working in his chosen fields of art, photography and graphic design. Since the late 1990s he has led workshops and art projects in schools, youth institutions and universities on the topics of art, urban art and photography. He was admitted to the Professional Association of Visual Artists Saxony-Anhalt by the admission committee on 5 April 2022, along with 17 other artists.Ackermann’s Art work and methodology is based on a bipolar, philosophical approach: "Apollonian-Dionysian", which describes two opposing character traits of man and uses the qualities attributed to the Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus. Apollonian stands for form and order and Dionysian for intoxication and an urge to create that transcends all forms. In 2016, together with Magdeburg artist Frank Borisch, he was one of the first tenants to move into the Q.Hof (Kunst und Handwerker Hof) in Magdeburg's Buckau district, thus founding the studio community in the "Q.", which has been working, organising exhibitions or curating in its studios there for 7 years.
https://www.christophackermann.com
Christoph Ackermann began his artistic career in his early teens with his initial form of self-expression being Graffiti art. From this starting point he has expanded his repertoire becoming increasingly involved with abstract contemporary art, graphics, calligraphy and photography. Numerous exhibitions have accompanied his career, such as the Kunstmuseum unser Lieben Frauen, the MDR Funkhaus or the Kunst/Mitte in Magdeburg, the Stroke Art Fair-the leading fair for new contemporary art in Munich, Dortmund and Portugal. After graduating as a designer, he established himself as a self-employed freelance Artist from 2004 onwards working in his chosen fields of art, photography and graphic design. Since the late 1990s he has led workshops and art projects in schools, youth institutions and universities on the topics of art, urban art and photography. He was admitted to the Professional Association of Visual Artists Saxony-Anhalt by the admission committee on 5 April 2022, along with 17 other artists.Ackermann’s Art work and methodology is based on a bipolar, philosophical approach: "Apollonian-Dionysian", which describes two opposing character traits of man and uses the qualities attributed to the Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus. Apollonian stands for form and order and Dionysian for intoxication and an urge to create that transcends all forms. In 2016, together with Magdeburg artist Frank Borisch, he was one of the first tenants to move into the Q.Hof (Kunst und Handwerker Hof) in Magdeburg's Buckau district, thus founding the studio community in the "Q.", which has been working, organising exhibitions or curating in its studios there for 7 years.
https://www.christophackermann.com
HALLE (SAALE), GERMANY- MARCH 24: Artist Marlen Tennigkeit in her studio in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett). Marlen Tennigkeit completed her Master’s Degree in 2022. Graduating from the prestigious Burg Giebichenstein Academy of Fine Arts Halle-studying under the tutelage of Prof Caroline Achaintre. She became a member of the Berufsverband Bildender Künstler, Saxony-Anhalt in the same year. Her full and extensive biography of academic and artistic achievements can be found at her web site in the attached link:
http://marlentennigkeit.de
http://marlentennigkeit.de
HALLE (SAALE), GERMANY- MARCH 24: Artist Marlen Tennigkeit in her studio in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett). Marlen Tennigkeit completed her Master’s Degree in 2022. Graduating from the prestigious Burg Giebichenstein Academy of Fine Arts Halle-studying under the tutelage of Prof Caroline Achaintre. She became a member of the Berufsverband Bildender Künstler, Saxony-Anhalt in the same year. Her full and extensive biography of academic and artistic achievements can be found at her web site in the attached link:
http://marlentennigkeit.de
http://marlentennigkeit.de
HALLE (SAALE), GERMANY- MARCH 27: Artist Jorge Sánchez Di Bello in his studio in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Born in the Colombian capital of Bogotá Artist Jorge Sánchez Di Bello has been living in Halle (Saale) since 2013. He completed his Masters at Giebichenstein University of Art Halle, Germany in 2021 under the tutelage of Prof Christine Triebsch. He became a member of Berufsverband Bildender Kunstler Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. in 2020. He has an extensive academic and exhibited resume of Artistic practice and study to his name and the full list and examples of his work can be found at his web site:
http://www.dibellojorge.com
http://www.dibellojorge.com
HALLE (SAALE), GERMANY- MARCH 27: Artist Jorge Sánchez Di Bello in his studio in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Born in the Colombian capital of Bogotá Artist Jorge Sánchez Di Bello has been living in Halle (Saale) since 2013. He completed his Masters at Giebichenstein University of Art Halle, Germany in 2021 under the tutelage of Prof Christine Triebsch. He became a member of Berufsverband Bildender Kunstler Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. in 2020. He has an extensive academic and exhibited resume of Artistic practice and study to his name and the full list and examples of his work can be found at his web site:
http://www.dibellojorge.com
http://www.dibellojorge.com
LEIPZIG, SAXONY-APRIL 04: Artist Marianne Nagel at the Artists Studio she runs in partnership with two other Leipzig based artists. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Leipzig based Artist Marianne Nagel studied book arts under the tutelage of Prof Golde at Burg Giebichenstein in Halle (Saale), Saxon-Anhalt, Germany. Graduating with a diploma with distinction in 2015. She had previously completed her Batchelor’s Degree in Art Education at the University of Leipzig. Since finishing her Diploma she has been working as a freelance book artist, illustrator and book art mediator. In 2018 Nagel alongside Silas Schmidt von Wymeringhausen and Anne Deuter opened a studio for book art in Leipzig called ‘Objects of Desire’. In her own words: ‘ Here we work - in the meantime with Luise von Rohden, instead of Silas - between presses, paper shelves, ink and the "guillotine" - on our artistic expression, give bookbinding courses and now and then invite people to look at our works.’ Additionally she has been working as a co-mentor in children’s books for the Academy for Children’s Media in Erfurt. She also holds book art workshops under an umbrella title called ‘Eselohr’ with her colleague Anne Deuter working with various institutions and project initiatives in and around Leipzig. Her full work and resume can be found at her website:
https://www.mariannenagel.de
https://www.mariannenagel.de
LEIPZIG, SAXONY-APRIL 04: Artist Marianne Nagel at the Artists Studio she runs in partnership with two other Leipzig based artists. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Leipzig based Artist Marianne Nagel studied book arts under the tutelage of Prof Golde at Burg Giebichenstein in Halle (Saale), Saxon-Anhalt, Germany. Graduating with a diploma with distinction in 2015. She had previously completed her Batchelor’s Degree in Art Education at the University of Leipzig. Since finishing her Diploma she has been working as a freelance book artist, illustrator and book art mediator. In 2018 Nagel alongside Silas Schmidt von Wymeringhausen and Anne Deuter opened a studio for book art in Leipzig called ‘Objects of Desire’. In her own words: ‘ Here we work - in the meantime with Luise von Rohden, instead of Silas - between presses, paper shelves, ink and the "guillotine" - on our artistic expression, give bookbinding courses and now and then invite people to look at our works.’ Additionally she has been working as a co-mentor in children’s books for the Academy for Children’s Media in Erfurt. She also holds book art workshops under an umbrella title called ‘Eselohr’ with her colleague Anne Deuter working with various institutions and project initiatives in and around Leipzig. Her full work and resume can be found at her website:
https://www.mariannenagel.de
https://www.mariannenagel.de
LEIPZIG, GERMANY-APRIL 18: Artist Lucy Koenig in her studio in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Leipzig based Sculptor Lucy Koenig is a Berlin born artist who began her practical and academic studies at Burg Giebichenstein Academy of Art Halle (Saale) under the tutelage of Prof Andrea Zaumseil in the class of Sculpture/Metal in 2009. Following an Erasmus semester at Mimar Sinan Fine Art University in Istanbul, Turkey in 2013, she completed her studies at Burg Giebichenstein Academy in 2015 with a diploma with distinction and became a member of the Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Leipzig. She was a founding member from 2018 of the Artist’s group ZfR (Zusammenschluss für Raumfragen) and in 2019 she became part of the artist group [ materialistin ]. Lucy Koenig’s work, extensive exhibition examples and detailed résumé can be found at her web site:
http://lucykoenig.de
http://lucykoenig.de
LEIPZIG, GERMANY-APRIL 18: Artist Lucy Koenig in her studio in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Leipzig based Sculptor Lucy Koenig is a Berlin born artist who began her practical and academic studies at Burg Giebichenstein Academy of Art Halle (Saale) under the tutelage of Prof Andrea Zaumseil in the class of Sculpture/Metal in 2009. Following an Erasmus semester at Mimar Sinan Fine Art University in Istanbul, Turkey in 2013, she completed her studies at Burg Giebichenstein Academy in 2015 with a diploma with distinction and became a member of the Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Leipzig. She was a founding member from 2018 of the Artist’s group ZfR (Zusammenschluss für Raumfragen) and in 2019 she became part of the artist group [ materialistin ]. Lucy Koenig’s work, extensive exhibition examples and detailed résumé can be found at her web site:
http://lucykoenig.de
http://lucykoenig.de
LEIPZIG, GERMANY-APRIL 19: Artist Stefan Schwarzer photographed at the newly opened Artist Collective Gallery ‚Shower’ in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett). Stefan Schwarzer graduated with a Diploma with Distinction from Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle (Saale) in painting and graphic’s in 2015. Studying under the tuition of Prof Christine Triebsch. He has recently opened an Artists Gallery Cooperative in Leipzig in partnership with 6 fellow Artists. The Galleries name is ‘Shower (https://www.instagram.com/shower_galerie/) and is situated on Franz-Fleming St 9, Leipzig. Having attained scholarships in Germany the Czech Republic and Cuba his extensive and full list of Art Awards, Exhibitions and Scholarships can be found at his web site:
https://schwarzerstefan.de
https://schwarzerstefan.de
LEIPZIG, GERMANY-APRIL 19: Artist Stefan Schwarzer photographed near his opened Artist Collective Gallery ‚Shower’ in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett). Stefan Schwarzer graduated with a Diploma with Distinction from Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle (Saale) in painting and graphic’s in 2015. Studying under the tuition of Prof Christine Triebsch. He has recently opened an Artists Gallery Cooperative in Leipzig in partnership with 6 fellow Artists. The Galleries name is ‘Shower (https://www.instagram.com/shower_galerie/) and is situated on Franz-Fleming St 9, Leipzig. Having attained scholarships in Germany the Czech Republic and Cuba his extensive and full list of Art Awards, Exhibitions and Scholarships can be found at his web site:
https://schwarzerstefan.de
https://schwarzerstefan.de
HALLE (SAALE), GERMANY- FEBRUARY 13: Johannes Rudloff is a German artist who investigates constructions of realities as well as the resulting aesthetic forms of expression. His art is often characterised by the principles of collage, deconstruction or montage. In addition to photography and video the material glass often plays an important role in his works. (Photo By Craig Stennett)
http://www.johannes-rudloff.net
http://www.johannes-rudloff.net
HALLE (SAALE), GERMANY- FEBRUARY 13: Johannes Rudloff is a German artist who investigates constructions of realities as well as the resulting aesthetic forms of expression. His art is often characterised by the principles of collage, deconstruction or montage. In addition to photography and video the material glass often plays an important role in his works. (Photo By Craig Stennett)
http://www.johannes-rudloff.net
http://www.johannes-rudloff.net
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 27: Book Artist and practitioner Anne Deuter in her studio in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany on February 27, 2023. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Anne Deuter is a book designer with a bachelor's degree in art history and fine arts from Greifswald. She studied book arts at Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle. Since 2015, she has been a self-employed working book artist, book art mediator and draughtswoman.Together with fellow artists Marianne Nagel and Silas Schmidt von Wymeringhausen she opened a space for book art and drawing, Objects of Desire, in West Leipzig in January 2018. Under the name Eselohr. She works as a freelance book art educator in a team with Marianne Nagel at schools, socio-cultural institutions and the OdB. In Anne’s own words: 'Book art gives me the opportunity to explore what unsettles / irritates me.
Touch is part of the starting point of my artistic work. Something has to touch me, emotionally and spiritually, to get started. This touch can be contradictory - it can be pleasant, it can also hurt. I often start the creative process with restrictions. This gives me a structure within which to move. It is a delicate balance between order and chaos, intention and intuition. Each step in the process is part of the sequence of works, from drawing to model making to the finished artist's book. After thinking visually with the pencil, I change the material and this change changes the idea. There is a kind of building tension from which what I want to say grows. Once an artist's book is physically complete, the touching continues - in the haptic experience and in letting oneself be touched.'
https://www.annedeuter.com
Touch is part of the starting point of my artistic work. Something has to touch me, emotionally and spiritually, to get started. This touch can be contradictory - it can be pleasant, it can also hurt. I often start the creative process with restrictions. This gives me a structure within which to move. It is a delicate balance between order and chaos, intention and intuition. Each step in the process is part of the sequence of works, from drawing to model making to the finished artist's book. After thinking visually with the pencil, I change the material and this change changes the idea. There is a kind of building tension from which what I want to say grows. Once an artist's book is physically complete, the touching continues - in the haptic experience and in letting oneself be touched.'
https://www.annedeuter.com
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 27: Book Artist and practitioner Anne Deuter in her studio in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany on February 27, 2023. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Anne Deuter is a book designer with a bachelor's degree in art history and fine arts from Greifswald. She studied book arts at Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle. Since 2015, she has been a self-employed working book artist, book art mediator and draughtswoman.Together with fellow artists Marianne Nagel and Silas Schmidt von Wymeringhausen she opened a space for book art and drawing, Objects of Desire, in West Leipzig in January 2018. Under the name Eselohr. She works as a freelance book art educator in a team with Marianne Nagel at schools, socio-cultural institutions and the OdB. In Anne’s own words: 'Book art gives me the opportunity to explore what unsettles / irritates me.
Touch is part of the starting point of my artistic work. Something has to touch me, emotionally and spiritually, to get started. This touch can be contradictory - it can be pleasant, it can also hurt. I often start the creative process with restrictions. This gives me a structure within which to move. It is a delicate balance between order and chaos, intention and intuition. Each step in the process is part of the sequence of works, from drawing to model making to the finished artist's book. After thinking visually with the pencil, I change the material and this change changes the idea. There is a kind of building tension from which what I want to say grows. Once an artist's book is physically complete, the touching continues - in the haptic experience and in letting oneself be touched.'
https://www.annedeuter.com
Touch is part of the starting point of my artistic work. Something has to touch me, emotionally and spiritually, to get started. This touch can be contradictory - it can be pleasant, it can also hurt. I often start the creative process with restrictions. This gives me a structure within which to move. It is a delicate balance between order and chaos, intention and intuition. Each step in the process is part of the sequence of works, from drawing to model making to the finished artist's book. After thinking visually with the pencil, I change the material and this change changes the idea. There is a kind of building tension from which what I want to say grows. Once an artist's book is physically complete, the touching continues - in the haptic experience and in letting oneself be touched.'
https://www.annedeuter.com
HALLE, GERMANY- MARCH 09: Ralf Zimmermann is an artist living and working in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt. Germany. Born in Wernigerode in the late 1960’s he went on to study painting and graphics with Professor Gudrun Brüne and Professor Heiner Büld at HS ‘Burg Giebichenstein’ Halle (Saale). Completing his Diploma in Fine Arts in 1995 with the postgraduate studies ending in 1997. He has since then been working as an artist on self initiated and commisioned projects. (Photo by Craig Stennett)
HALLE, GERMANY- MARCH 09: Ralf Zimmermann is an artist living and working in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt. Germany. Born in Wernigerode in the late 1960’s he went on to study painting and graphics with Professor Gudrun Brüne and Professor Heiner Büld at HS ‘Burg Giebichenstein’ Halle (Saale). Completing his Diploma in Fine Arts in 1995 with the postgraduate studies ending in 1997. He has since then been working as an artist on self initiated and commisioned projects. (Photo by Craig Stennett)
HALLE (SAALE), GERMANY-APRIL 21: Artist Annette Funke photographed alongside some of her Paper Art Creations in Halle (Saale) , Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Annette Funke is a Halle (Saale) based Paper Artist. Her intricate and expressive creations have been exhibited widely within Germany. Graduating in 2010 from the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art, Halle with a Diploma, Industrial Design, Play and Learning Materials Design, She has been a member of KinderKunstForum e.V. from 2008 till the present day. She is presently an Artist-in-residence, Ringheiligtum Pömmelte, Barby,Germany. She can be found at her web page:
http://www.annettefunke.de an
http://www.annettefunke.de an
HALLE (SAALE), GERMANY-APRIL 21: Artist Annette Funke photographed alongside some of her Paper Art Creations in Halle (Saale) , Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. (Photo by Craig Stennett) Annette Funke is a Halle (Saale) based Paper Artist. Her intricate and expressive creations have been exhibited widely within Germany. Graduating in 2010 from the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art, Halle with a Diploma, Industrial Design, Play and Learning Materials Design, She has been a member of KinderKunstForum e.V. from 2008 till the present day. She is presently an Artist-in-residence, Ringheiligtum Pömmelte, Barby,Germany. She can be found at her web page:
http://www.annettefunke.de
http://www.annettefunke.de