Artist Talk with Astrid Krehan
Astrid Krehan and Galerie Agénor cordially invites you to
Artist Talk with Astrid Krehan
Thursday, July 14 at 6:00 pm
Galerie Agénor
Bleicherweg 20, 8002 Zürich
+41 44 500 66 40
www.galerieagenor.com
To have a closer look at her art, we will conduct an open interview with Astrid Krehan where she will be discussing her techniques, and the inspiration behind her oeuvre.
“CHINA IN THE EYES OF ASTRID KREHAN”, an exhibition of works by contemporary abstract photo artist Astrid Krehan at Galerie Agénor.
From June 1 to July 19, 2022, German born artist Astrid Krehan will show a very personal selection of her works which was executed in China during her long years there.
Vivid colors and intricate shapes and patterns draw the viewer into a world that at first sight seems immensely abstract but captures the details of surfaces and shapes.
Astrid Krehan focuses on creating a profound artistic composition from any image her eyes sees. Whether it is a detail from a rusty door or a photo of the vast desert in China, Astrid manages to create a breathtaking intimate yet glorious picture.
Astrid Krehan’s works cleverly play with our perception. Her way of seeing city sites holds the gaze captive. The intense colors, the suggestive shapes and a play of light and shadow have a seductive effect. Her images are loud and powerful. Nevertheless, they touch intimate, subtle feelings.
Her photography lend beauty but also strength and energy. With her oeuvre, Astrid Krehan captures an attitude towards photography that deserves to be seen as a pensive work of art.
We are happy to represent Astrid Krehan in her first solo show at Galerie Agénor in Zürich.
Brief Biography:
Born in Nuremberg, Germany, Astrid Krehan’s original works convert modern-day spaces and objects into highly saturated color images. Her flowing series often verges on the abstract, whether capturing the tranquility of the rural countryside or the vibrant aura of major cities. As a surface scientist by education, she is drawn into details, patterns, textures, forms and colours that we are surrounded with and are influencing our feelings of comfort. Using various combinations of camera techniques and playing with light and colours, her intention is to capture movements, flows and feelings of moments. She gradually integrated these techniques of abstract photography into her works when arriving in Shanghai, where she lived and worked for more than seven years.
Her contemporary abstract works have been regularly exhibited in Shanghai and other cities in China, including PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai, through Gallery 12, ArtCN Gallery, Sino Art Space and Diyuan Art Gallery and is acquired by private collectors in Asia, Europe and the US.
