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M.G. Art Creative Abstract Artist Germany – Manuela Gawehn.
My art does not stem from a need to process personal trauma or convey heavy messages. Nevertheless, my works may evoke emotions, stir memories, or spark thoughts—for art always exists in dialogue with the viewer.
Often, the meaning of an image only unfolds over time. Some works do not reveal themselves at first glance, but reveal their depth in moments when one lingers longer or looks at them again later. Then one senses how every small detail, every line, every nuance of color comes together to form a greater whole. Art is allowed to grow, develop, and linger in the viewer’s mind—sometimes quietly, sometimes powerfully, but always at its own pace.
An aesthetic approach is of great importance to me. And isn't the aesthetic approach also the classic approach to defining art? I try to project beauty, purity, and authenticity into my pictures. Even a sad picture can shine in its expression, in its presence, because what stands at the center is the spirit and the intention.
I focus on the colors, the shapes, the combinations, and the optical atmosphere that a work of art reflects. Art is a way for me to give free rein to my creativity. I love beautiful things, I love aesthetics, and art represents my platform.
Behind my outward strength and independence lies a sensitivity that often makes me feel things more intensely than I allow myself to show. I carry a deep connection to other living beings within me—a form of compassion and affection with an intensity that stirs deep within me and touches me in a way that is almost impossible to put into words—a depth that sometimes even hurts.
This inner subtlety is not at odds with my clarity, but rather its source: it sharpens my eye for nuances, for moods, for what lies between the lines. Perhaps it is precisely this quiet intensity that is reflected in my paintings.
When considering the contextual approach, my art is by no means to be seen in connection with the social or cultural context. Rather, the contextual approach is to be viewed in the individual context, which can be perceived differently by each person. A work of art should not be viewed in isolation but should be seen in context. Sometimes art reflects what one's own feelings are. And my paintings are meant to help bring a smile to people's faces, to comfort them, or to make them laugh.
This is also one reason why I like to accept commissions and try to get as close as possible to your vision. Painting with brushes and colors, as well as air-brushing, pouring, and self-taught methods give me the opportunity to implement or realize my own ideas. Of course, I will also make special sizes and shapes of canvases if needed and by arrangement. All of this gives my creative streak a wide range to create.
My paintings are different in that I paint ordinary shapes with ordinary dimensions, as well as unusual shapes with rather unusual dimensions. Certainly, I started my painting career with everyday canvases. But for a long time, I have discovered that making my own frames and stretching my own canvas gives me even more opportunities to create unique one-of-a-kind pieces.
