Crucifixion | Veit von Seckendorff

In the work ›Kreuzierung‹ the square is the dominant geometric shape. Here Veit von Seckendorff shows us how completely different perceptions can be achieved with simple effects based on different geometric shapes and colors repeated in space.

By playing with our perception, the gaze and the coloured surface, the work can clearly be placed in the style of Op Art, which aims to achieve illusory effects on the viewer using the simplest of means. Veit von Seckendorff applies this approach to the works of his most recent creative phase.

The Lachenmann Art Gallery is delighted to present the works of the renowned artist Veit von Seckendorff, who was born in Munich in 1937 and is a member of the Taunus Artists' Association. Von Seckendorff is a master of the "School of Seeing", whose declared aim is to promote "learning to see better". His works of art are convincing lessons from this special school, which tries to awaken a deep interest in seeing and the gaze through every line and movement on the canvas. Without challenging deeper questions of content, these works invite you to experience the subtle movements of seeing. Inspired by abstracted organic formations, von Seckendorff goes his own new way and emancipates himself from great role models such as Hans Arp. We invite you on a visual journey that puts seeing at the center.

Other works by Veit von Seckendorff