Integrationism is the combination of conventional oil on canvas technique with substance modification using ground minerals, dried flowers and small ceramic tiles, as well the integration and expression of feelings. It is a positive art style in any respect. It is the form of expression of our time.
I was born into an artist family and I developed a delight for creating art. I was under the pressure of my very successful grandfather and not able to experiment in any way while he was still alive. Based on his upbringing, he was ignoring expressions of the younger generation.
So I took refuge into decorating my living space and my garden, and spent many years creating dried flower arrangements. Occasionally but with great force, my surroundings were weighing down onto my soul and I was looking for opportunities to express myself.
First, I reached for my set of watercolors, a leftover from highschool days. I immediately realized that I had developed a very individualized color composition and that I was not ready to render in a natural and realistic style, but rather integrated the aura of persons, objects and the landscape. In addition, the results were very much dependent on my mood swings.
Some artist friends suggested that I spend some time with pencil drawings and I followed their advice for about one year. It was supposed to teach me to curb my impulsiveness. But I was not in the mood for that. I rather started ignoring more and more that matter could not be altered.
To acquire at a greater power of expression, I picked up several large tubes of oil paint, heavy brushes, and put a special order for overlarge cnavas. The first results (series I) satisfied me for about 12 months. But just oil on canvas wasn't enough. I needed to apply another dimension into the picture. Thus I started experimenting with ground minerals (series II).
Satisfied with the results, I received praise in thought from my grandfather. I was convinced that he would have motivated me to continue to work and develop further.
My love for nature, my passion for dried flowers and the color gold, which all expresses positive thoughts, I found the urge to work these elements into my paintings as well, and thus started series III. Working with, in and for integrationism releases great relaxation and joy during the creative phase. I love talking with my family and friends about the creative phase and the pictures themselves and I am eager to receive their impressions.
But Integrationism has not found its peak in this phase. My desire to express
myself and depict positiveness will push me further and I would be very
delighted to find a peer and therefore find another piece of light and
positiveness in this universe.
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