Charline von Heyl
Untitled, 1992
Oil and paper-clips on canvas
Signed and dated verso
60 x 70 cm
23.6 x 27.6 inches
23.6 x 27.6 inches
B-CVONHEYL-.24-0003
Charline von Heyl's paintings from the 1990s mark a significant phase in the artist’s practice that showcases her signature blend of abstraction and figurative elements, coupled with mixed media in...
Charline von Heyl's paintings from the 1990s mark a significant phase in the artist’s practice that showcases her signature blend of abstraction and figurative elements, coupled with mixed media in a relatively early stage. In this work (Untitled, 1992), the artist has integrated paper clips into her painting by applying them directly to the canvas, adding a sense of three-dimensionality to the work and highlighting her distinctive layering technique that has since been developed to create a sense of depth and complexity within her paintings. Gestural brushstrokes and more precise, graphic elements create an interplay between spontaneity and control that has become a hallmark of Charline von Heyl’s work.
The artist consistently defies traditional categorizations and embraces a multiplicity of styles and influences, drawing inspiration from modernist abstraction, surrealism and pop art. Hints of recognizable forms emerge and recede within the abstract field, challenging the viewer's perception and inviting multiple interpretations. This ambiguity is a deliberate strategy, as von Heyl seeks to engage the viewer in an active process of looking and deciphering.
The 1990s also saw von Heyl experimenting with scale and format. Her works ranged from intimate, smaller pieces to large, imposing canvases. Regardless of size, each painting demanded attention to detail and rewarded viewers with a rich visual experience.
The artist consistently defies traditional categorizations and embraces a multiplicity of styles and influences, drawing inspiration from modernist abstraction, surrealism and pop art. Hints of recognizable forms emerge and recede within the abstract field, challenging the viewer's perception and inviting multiple interpretations. This ambiguity is a deliberate strategy, as von Heyl seeks to engage the viewer in an active process of looking and deciphering.
The 1990s also saw von Heyl experimenting with scale and format. Her works ranged from intimate, smaller pieces to large, imposing canvases. Regardless of size, each painting demanded attention to detail and rewarded viewers with a rich visual experience.