Inspired by Jakob von Hoddis’ poem “Weltende”, which was published in 1911 at the beginning of Expressionism, this oil painting was created with a Dadaist, collage-like touch: “A gust blows off the burgher’s little hat,The […]
Oil Paint
The Colorful Dharma Birds
Inspired by a reading of a text that Konen had read at the 4th IQBC, an image arose in my mind that was meant to be on the canvas, see iqbc.org/schedule-2024/.I had inherited Meyers Konversationslexikon from […]
Buddha through the Ages
I was inspired to create this painting following an idea for a talk on the Hellenistic influence on Buddhist art by Elizabeth. Elizabeth is one of the IQBC volunteers and guest facilitator of the 26th […]
The Cats conquering my Space
Cats are very independent pets. They need their humans as can openers, but what else?The tricolored cat in the foreground, a so-called lucky cat, dominates the room. Her jump is purposeful, her body tense and […]
Rockies
This oil painting was inspired by friends who live in the USA, their stories and the pictures they showed me, but also by expressionist paintings. The vastness of the landscape, the water carving its way […]
Thunderstorm at the Cliff
Walking on the cliff is an adventure in any weather. However, when the sky darkens and a thunderstorm arrives, the waves begin to foam, then you should be careful and head back. But the fascination […]
It’s coming
After decades of waiting, for what felt like eternities, Germany’s “Transsexuellengesetz” (Transsexual Act), is supposed to be finally dropped.The so-called self-determination law should then allow for an easier change of name according to gender identity. […]
Invisible
Again and again, there are news reports on TV that talk about raids against perpetrators and the closure or blocking of websites that show sexual abuse. However, the internet seems to be like an endless […]
The 21 Taras
Tara is the protective deity of Tibet. At the same time, she is worshipped as a Buddha, an awakened being and also as the mother of all Buddhas, as well as a Bodhisattva, a person […]
Khandroma
Inspired by Zoe Flowers and the guest lecture at https://www.loftgaycenter.org/calm_loft_meditation with the theme “Rising into your Individuality”, I sat down at the canvas that same night.Zoe’s energy and captivating story made it impossible to sleep: […]
Waterfall 2
Inspired by a meditation held by Jeff Gurkin-Young (queerzenmeditation, LOFT, New York, US) I was drawn to the canvas. One piece of music stuck in my head as I reviewed the waterfall meditation. It took […]