Waldweinen

Der Wald weint. Und wir mit ihm.

In my large-scale work, Waldweinen, I delve into the profound and often overlooked lament of our planet’s ancient sentinels. This isn’t merely a painting; it’s an immersive experience, a visceral confrontation with the consequence of exploitation.

The canvas is dominated by an overwhelming, absolute black, rendered in deep acrylics. This isn’t an absence of colour, but rather a deliberate void, a crushing weight that swallows light and hope, mirroring the darkness encroaching upon our forests. It serves as the psychological backdrop, a silent scream that resonates through the entire piece.

To the right and left, I have incorporated genuine tree bark, meticulously layered to create a tactile, almost sculptural presence. These aren’t just fragments; they are scarred testimonies, rising from the inky depths. The surface texture is extraordinary – at once reminiscent of the gnarled, ancient skin of old-growth trees, yet also evoking the formidable, scaled hide of some mythical beast, perhaps a dragon. This duality hints at both the natural majesty and the monstrous exploitation faced by these landscapes.

Emerging from and snaking along these raw bark formations, both on the right and left, are subtle trails of red LED luminous cable. This isn’t merely an artificial glow; it’s a stark, pulsating vein, a visible manifestation of pain, a wound that refuses to heal. The red light pulsates with an almost organic rhythm, suggesting a slow, steady hemorrhage, the lifeblood seeping from these living organisms.

Perhaps most poignantly, from individual fragments of the tree bark, a gold-like substance appears to ooze and flow. This is not precious metal in its traditional sense, but something far more potent: a viscous, almost organic secretion, a golden sap that feels both vital and tragically lost. It symbolizes the irreplaceable value, the intrinsic richness being extracted and squandered, hinting at the precious essence being bled from the very heart of the forest.

The mood of Waldweinen is, without apology, intensely sombre. It’s an elegy, a direct and uncompromising meditation on the relentless exploitation of our forests. My intention is to compel the viewer to confront the brutal reality of environmental degradation, to hear the silent weeping of the trees, and to feel the weight of what we are collectively losing. This piece demands reflection, urging a shift from passive observation to urgent awareness.

Mixed Media Art | Acryl | Wood | Electric LED Bands | on Canvas |  100×150 cm.

PRICE: 9.900,- Euro