Gerhard Hofmann

The career of Gerhard Hofmann (Worms, Germany, 1960) reveals a tremendous versatility within a continuous and systematic evolution. His extraordinary control of the aquaforte, along with a singular treatment of textures, colours, and forms generates a unique quality in his every graphic move. The delicate handling of the backgrounds and the colour contrasts of surprising vivacity are outstanding. His creations play with the visual grace and beauty of motifs and figures full of charm and fantasy, with the calm and poetic seduction of the settings. A major feature of his work centres on operatic themes, great music, and universal literature. Still another dimension involves urban and rural landscape and the elements of nature. From a very early age, his work has been recognised by different prizes and shown in numerous solo exhibitions and contemporary art biennials.