The four artists of our summer exhibition “kindred spirits” are connected by an invisible bond that is not of this world. Hannes Lehner, Margot, Misleidys Castillo Pedroso & Simone Pellegrini are united by their soulful devotion, which gives their artworks this touching directness and sincerity. Convince yourself!

Our four artists could not be more different in their unique formal language – and yet they have much in common. Their approach to dealing with materials is accompanied by an unagitated matter of course and intensity. Unconventional and yet clear, different beings, forms and lines conquer the previously free surfaces and connect us with our origin – the infinite soul.

“You don’t have forces … Forces have you!” – Simone Pellegrini

The Italian artist Simone Pellegrini crafts his own paper, which looks like parchment. On this he applies the creatures previously drawn on the matrices with a stamping technique he developed himself, using natural pigments, iron stamps and oil. This gives his imposing, large works not only a unique patina, but also the special smell. For the artist, the works he creates have their own identity. Also, the papers decide which “ghosts” are allowed to show themselves on them and which are not. Pellegrini works in his studio in Bologna mainly at night, listening to podcasts during the time. This frees his mind, and his hands know what to do.

Margot describes the creative approach to her work in a similar way. The French artist allows herself to be literally found and guided by her material. It shows her which colours and shapes may be applied. For her new small-format series “praa memoro”, Margot drew on boiled paperboard, which has had a lasting effect on her and inspired her to set off in new directions with her works and try out different colours. For the artist, it felt like she was in a place in her vision that she had never been before. For Margot, each individual work is part of her overall creative process and basically cannot be considered separately …