Liv Jung-König | Mariart Kunst

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"Liv Jung-König's pictures are like the memories of an entire generation - a little blurred, a little wistful, but always

of universal correctness." Max Scharnigg, SZ

Painting head, neck and shoulders of a girl with black hair pinned up from behind against a grey-green background, blurred, indistinct like a memory, unreal

This acrylic painting shows a girl's upper body with a green yellow black striped sweater, the head is not visible, the girl has a cool, casual attitude, teenager

Painting head, neck and shoulders of a boy with dark blond short hair from behind against a grey-green background, blurred, indistinct like a memory, unreal

A family is sitting on a meadow in front of a forest, bent over a paper bag; on the paper bag is a yellow M by Macdonald. The scene seems old-fashioned; the yellow M surprises the viewer. The picture is only vaguely painted in an impressionistic manner. The people and the landscape are only vaguely recognizable.

Painting, side view of the upper body of a girl with a black sweater and black cap, against a grey-green background, blurred, indistinct like a memory, unreal, fleeting

Painting of the head and white neck of a girl with deep black braids from behind in front of a black background, in front of which hangs a white tulle curtain, the image is striped as if composed of columns, blurred, unclear like a memory, unreal

Painting of a blurred, green-blue forest view in front of which stands a white tent, the picture is painted on various thin bark or wood strips and divided into columns, wood grain is visible, blurred, mystical, ethereal

A group of young people and children are playing on a meadow, in the background a forest can be seen, a man is holding a child in his arms, the group can only be seen in silhouette, the picture is impressionistically painted in green, pink, white, skin-coloured and black

Painting of a dark green fir tree standing in a meadow against a pale blue sky, blurred view like a vague memory of childhood in the garden

Blurry image of a chair standing on a meadow in front of a dark forest, nostalgic, blurry, like from an old photo

A group of 4 teenage boys stand together and look out of the picture. The boys are wearing cool jackets. The background is orange and purple, no landscape can be seen, the boys are also painted in lina, orange, yellow and white, like false colors of a slide negative.

A painting showing a blurred, green-blue forest view with red speckles and a delicate blue sky. The picture is made with folded canvas, slight folds are visible, blurred, mystical, ethereal

Painting of a blurred, dark green forest view with white sky above, folded canvas, slight folds are visible, blurred, mystical, ethereal

Back of the head and upper body painting of a girl with thick blonde braids against a black background

Painting of a blurred, green-blue forest view, delicate blue sky in the background, folded canvas, slight folds are visible, blurred, mystical, ethereal

Painting of indistinct lemons that seem to be lying on a table, blurry, dark background, indistinct, dark, nostalgic

Girls with old-fashioned dresses on a picnic, abstracted, indistinct, red, green, white, black against a pink background

Boys are standing by a stream and playing, they look like boy scouts, the picture is blurry, impressionistic, dark brown and green colors

Painting upper body of a boy with dark short hair in a blue shirt against a grey background, blurred, indistinct like a memory, unreal

Painting of boys playing hockey on a meadow and in front of a forest edge, the picture is blurred, impressionistic, dark brown and green colors

Paintings of boys playing football or baseball, the picture is very blurry, impressionistic, dark grey and black

Torso view of a girl up to the chin, black Adidas tracksuit jacket with white stripes, jeans

Ballerina in a pink tutu, standing on one leg in front of a black background with blue scratches or stains over the surface

interview

What inspired you to become an artist and when did you start taking art seriously?

There is no anecdotal key experience; painting has always been a natural aspect of my life.

Which artists or art movements have most influenced your style and work?

Sorolla! Joaquín Sorolla inspires me again and again and I cannot imagine ever looking at his pictures with a tired eye. I am constantly discovering something new in them. In general, I tend to prefer artists who capture the moment, for example Wendelin Wohlgemuth or Gerhard Richter. I also find this in the texts of WG Sebald, which have impressed and fascinated me immensely.

Could you walk us through the creative process you go through when creating a new piece?

At the beginning there is an idea that I want to implement. This is then initially hardly tangible and allows me to walk through the world with a sharpened view for a few days. And when this idea takes shape, the implementation begins. I rarely make sketches in advance, at most to test a color combination or a detail. While painting, I always reach a point where I have to accept that the picture that is currently being created is not identical to my idea. For me, this is the most difficult point, accepting that the picture develops differently, that it claims a stubborn independence.

Is there a particular theme or message you want to convey in your work?

A recurring motif for me is the momentary; I prefer to depict very casual, almost banal themes so that they are not forgotten.

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What has been the biggest challenge on your artistic journey so far and how did you deal with it?

I found it very challenging to develop my artistic independence. It took years and was very difficult, but now I no longer use other artists as a benchmark or comparison. I have found a place for myself, or to put it another way: I have made some space for myself.

Are there any colors and landscapes that you prefer?

I work most often with acrylic paints; the short drying time allows me to work quickly, which I like. When choosing materials, I tend to use canvas and occasionally old fabric or wood, surfaces that already have their own history.

Is there a particular place where you prefer to work?

I prefer to work in my studio in Wiesbaden, sometimes on longer trips.

What do you want to say with your art?

I want to make visible what has not yet become an image for me.

What do you value in your work?

It is important to me not to settle on a result too quickly, but to allow myself to be surprised. I sometimes rotate my pictures and then edit them from a new perspective. Different interpretations should be possible.

What are your goals?

I hope to become increasingly visible with my artistic work in the future.

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