Sketch: Saint George
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Heiliger Georg, Aquarell auf Papier, ca 50cm x 40cm, Köln 1985
This watercolor is another example of the development of expressive, systemic painting. The lines have been laid over the paper in a grid-like pattern, with representational forms only hinted at. A warrior with a lance can be made out, riding a leviathan and stabbing a small horse. It is, so to speak, an image of satanic reversal, for from the many depictions of St. George we know the scene in which a holy knight on his horse courageously spears a snake-like reptile with his lance.
Saint George – the one who defeated the dragon
Knight George, his faith, a dragon,
before which the city of Silena trembled until he came
and raised his lance, his horse rose,
and trusting in the Savior, he overcame the serpent.
He defeated evil, freed the city,
and gave his reward to the poor.
Thus his red cross on a white background
became the sign of knights, the banner of England,
the symbol of courage and light against all darkness.
On April 23, we celebrate him –
George, the one who defeated the dragon
and ignited hearts.
Systemic painting in grid-like motion is different from constructing a grid-like structure. It brings a gentle breeze of calm to the unrestrained stroke, the rough surface. In many works, I use the effect of the grid as a feeling, a subtle, overarching static state of judgment, measurement, something that provides contrast, stage, and support to the chaotic.
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