Author Archives: Martin Kerntke

Ausstellung im Schloss Reinbek

NATÜRLICH ABSTRAKT – IM KONFLIKT MIT DER NATUR 21.01. – 03.03.24, Vernissage 21.01., 11:30 Uhr Expeditionen als Geologe in entlegene und unberührte Naturräume inspirieren Martin Kerntke. Hier begegnet er nicht nur der Schönheit der Natur, sondern setzt sich auch mit den Auswirkungen des zerstörerischen menschlichen Einflusses auf die Umwelt auseinander. Als Künstler abstrahiert er in seinen Bildern botanische undContinue reading “Ausstellung im Schloss Reinbek”

Duck Hostal, 2022, Oil on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm

The idea for this painting goes back to a small shelter house for ducks in my vicinity. So it’s really existing! The topic is actually highly prominent these days. Generally speaking, refugees are looking for shelter. The old story of wealth and poverty:  those living uphill in nice, secured villas and those living in anContinue reading “Duck Hostal, 2022, Oil on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm”

In Park , 2022, Oil on Canvas, 91 x 105 cm

This painting is influenced by frequent walks I made during pandemic times along the nearby creak named Alster. The riverbanks within the northern part of Hamburg are characterized by a park-like landscape with lots of trees, swamps, roots, small ponds and some fens. A green natural resort and an antipode of urbanity. The ponds in theContinue reading “In Park , 2022, Oil on Canvas, 91 x 105 cm”

Hidden Eyes, 2021, Oil on Canvas, 124 x 168 cm

Cats and pets are an old topic in art. There is probably nothing special about cats and dogs in paintings. Lions in paintings date back as early as 32,000 years ago. Therefore, the list of its portraits is long around the globe. In painting, cats became very prominent, especially in Europe in the 20th century: Continue reading “Hidden Eyes, 2021, Oil on Canvas, 124 x 168 cm”

Blue Night Cat, 2021, Oil on Canvas, 105 x 95 cm

This is an homage to my cat Shari, with whom I used to walk within a little natural resort of a nearby stream. In this painting, I have combined different styles of art informal and a few realistic elements (e.g., the head of the cat). Additionally, the light during the so-called blue hour highlights reflectionsContinue reading “Blue Night Cat, 2021, Oil on Canvas, 105 x 95 cm”

The Pandemic, 2021, Oil on Canvas, 150 x 125 cm

Since ancient times, pandemics have tortured humans on earth. Nowadays, higher population density and mobility cause a faster worldwide spread with higher fatalities. Now we witness a new one, named Covid. The medical staff, scientists, and most communities are doing their best to fight the disease against the resistance of illiterates. Scientific facts ignoring politiciansContinue reading “The Pandemic, 2021, Oil on Canvas, 150 x 125 cm”

Corona’s Dance with Tiger, 2020, Oil on Canvas, 55 x 46 cm

This is my most recent painting about the human fight against the recent pandemic. The frequent trial to control and reduce the spread of this malignant disease is similar to the unfair dance of the most powerful tiger with a fragile dancing nurse. As we all know, cats (big and small) play with their victimsContinue reading “Corona’s Dance with Tiger, 2020, Oil on Canvas, 55 x 46 cm”

Crisis? What Crisis? 2020, Oil on Canvas, 150 x 125 cm

This artwork is painted in an expressive style that is mixed with quoted patches related to informal art and also parts with quite realistic figures. It highlights, through the use of complementary colors, the ignorance of climatic crises, which is still an actual problem on our highly endangered planet. It is symbolized by a wildfire andContinue reading “Crisis? What Crisis? 2020, Oil on Canvas, 150 x 125 cm”