LEINWEBER
Deconstructions
In the series Deconstructions, I deconstruct existing images and reassemble them. The fragments refer to the origin of the images but become something new and unknown to me in the process.
A few years ago, I happened upon the idea of having a painted image cut up. This led to the development of my Deconstructions series. In my latest works, I primarily create the images from palette-like wooden boards.
I find it interesting how the images emerge through a very subconscious working method that makes the final result never truly predictable.
Memory Image
In the series Memory Image, my motifs arise from found objects of everyday life. I try to remain sensitive to my surroundings and draw inspiration from them. Observations from nature, the digital realm, political events, the media, and the banalities of daily life become the content of my images.
I see these works as a commentary on our current times, where we are saturated with information but sometimes unable to grasp the bigger picture directly. The works create a subjective space of experience that does not impose a clear statement. For me, the Memory Image series, much like my Deconstructions series, preserves the moment, but in this case through a very tangible representational style.
Emotional
Landscapes
In the series Emotional Landscapes, the motifs manifest through a free, experimental process that allows the material space for chance and unexpected developments. This approach enables the creation of a dynamic presence and the depiction of abstract landscapes that reflect both emotional depth and personal experiences.
Drawing on surrealist movements, the connection between the unconscious and the visible world is examined to make emotional truths visible. This approach allows not only for the representation of physical landscapes but also for the exploration of psychological and emotional states that are often suppressed or ignored in today's fast-paced world.
In the context of the dominance of digital media, painting offers a means to promote slowness and introspection. The creative process is utilized as a form of self-reflection, where thoughts and feelings are organically intertwined.
Additionally, the work reflects the influence of the contemporary world, in which themes such as environmental awareness, identity, and social justice play a central role. The landscape is thus interpreted not only as an aesthetic space but also as a symbol of individual and collective consciousness.
No Scrubs
In the series "No Scrubs," I engage with the demands of humanity in the 21st century, particularly in the context of love, longing, and capitalism. This theme is symbolically represented through the use of a cleaning sponge (Scrub Daddy), which serves as a metaphor for us as individuals. The sponge, a consumer product of capitalism, represents not only the everyday tasks each of us must perform but also the way we have to function in a society driven by consumption and performance.
A cleaning sponge is designed to clean and sanitize surfaces, symbolizing the desire to keep appearances flawless. However, in our society, we tend to subconsciously "clean" or hide things rather than genuinely addressing them. Instead of wearing a grotesque smile that pretends to ensure surface-level cleanliness, we should engage deeply with our human existence. "No Scrubs" reminds us that true cleansing involves reflecting on our inner selves and honestly connecting with the challenges and depths of being human. It is a call to shed the masks of consumption and superficial perfection and to confront the complexity of our existence.
Through this metaphor, I invite viewers to reflect on the challenges and contradictions we encounter in our man-made world.
