27 Mar 2014

Early morning : 14 F

by Astrid | 2

Early morning: 14 F (Studie)
13×13 cm, 2014, Pastel, sold
© Astrid Volquardsen

Every daytime and season has it’s very own colors and moods. On a visit to the harbor of Waltershof in the early morning in January everything was glowing with these combinations. Colors you somehow don’t associate with ships, but which are tremendously beautiful. This piece was done in the warmth of my studio and will lead to more paintings.

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Werner Osterrath

27th, March 2014 - 07:40 PM |

Dieses Industrielicht bringen die Lampen der Schiffe und die Beleuchtung der Kaianlagen im zusammenspiel mit der Dämmerung…..
Als ich von 1977 bis 1979 im Hafen gearbeitet habe, sah ich diese Stimmung sehr oft…ich schenkte ihr keine Beachtung..was ich jetzt bereue.
Mit ihren Bildern und Lichtern bringen sie mir meine Erinnerung zurück.
Danke Es grüßt sie Werner Osterrath
- Astrid
  
  27th, March 2014 - 08:31 PM |
  
  Wow, da war ich immerhin schon 10 und die Ära der Stückgutfrachter ging zu Ende. Auf Youtube gibt es übrigens nette historische Aufnahmen aus Hamburg http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dA4g5fqhqFQ

About me

I am fascinated by the light conditions of the countryside, particularly in Northern Germany. I grew up in Hamburg so I am used to the rugged countryside and sometimes bleak weather and light conditions. The light in northern country landscapes is very special and it is indescribably beautiful. It touches my soul and opens up my heart when I visit the coast and feel the elemental force of the sea.
As opposed to my seascapes, I am very interested in the closely cropped views of the harbor and its endless diversity of shapes and colors.

With pastel painting l have found the ideal medium to artistically and creatively transform these special conditions of illumination. I love to spread pigment on paper without anything else in between.
Pastel paintings come alive when you put different layers of colour on the canvas. This is a great artistic stimulus for me. Which combination of colour pigments can be used to achieve precisely the effect of light and shade that I want? During the artistic process, layers of colour are continually built up and removed until the light situation has been captured and the picture can unfold its unique illuminating power.

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Werner Osterrath

Astrid