Description

Since obtaining her diploma from the Art Academy of Münster in 1992, Susanne Meier zu Eissen-Rau has embarked on an impressive and long career in the visual arts. Her creative odyssey has traversed the landscape of the German art scene, where she has showcased her vision across a spectrum of exhibition spaces, from traditional galleries to alternative art venues. Susanne Meier zu Eissen-Rau is an artist who excels in the play of abstraction, dancing on the canvas with bold strokes and a kaleidoscope of colors. She is an alchemist of modern art, an explorer in the realm of colors and shapes. In some of Susanne Meier zu Eissen-Rau's works, the heritage of the past is carried—woven into the fibers of bookbinding linen, the traditional fabric of old Bibles. With each brushstroke, she brings this historical material to life, giving it a modern voice. Her canvases are silent witnesses to history living in the folds of their textures, not just carriers of color. Meier zu Eissen-Rau's dedication to the origins of her materials is a balancing act that combines the venerable with the innovative. Her paintings are modern relics, revealing a deep appreciation for the heritage and context of each thread that runs through her works. She invites the viewer not only to experience the visual splendor of her works but also to feel the rich history and soul of the canvas itself. The experiment with materials expands when Susanne starts working with the technique "Sand on Nettle." Nettle, also known as Panama, is a type of canvas fabric that is enhanced with sand as a texturing medium to give the painting a three-dimensional or tactile quality. This technique can enhance the physical presence of the artwork and provide the viewer with an additional visual and tactile component, further amplifying the sensory impact of her works. An unmistakable signature marked by her experimentation with resin, oil, and acrylic can be observed. Vivid scenarios unfold—from the organic form of a pear to the abstract complexity in "13 Plates For Supper". Dynamic compositions with strong contrasts between dark and light tones, and dominant blue hues, suggest movement, creating an impression of fluidity or light. A cool palette with blue and beige tones, organic lines, and shapes evoke connections to water or geographical elements. A collage-like arrangement of shapes and textures that, despite the abstraction, maintains a certain degree of balance and composition, with colors that create tension and contrast. Each piece is a window into a world where the boundaries of perception are expanded. Susanne's artworks display a strong inclination toward experimental use of color, material, and shape. They explore various materials and techniques, ranging from fluid, dynamic compositions to more controlled, almost graphic arrangements. Her works evidence an intense engagement with the possibilities of painting, pushing the boundaries of representation, and challenging the viewer to think beyond traditional image content. The elements of structure, color, and form are often used as subjects in their own right. Collectors and art lovers from various parts of the world have acquired artworks by Meier zu Eissen-Rau for their collections. Susanne Meier zu Eissen-Rau pushes the boundaries of conventional art presentation. She explores forms of expression and presents each artwork with care and strategic vision. An homage to the old, or to the new, reinterpreted through the lens of contemporary abstraction, can be found in her artworks. She offers an experience, a journey, an adventure. Discover the dimensions of tradition and innovation in Meier zu Eissen-Rau's artworks.