Born in 1969, artist Jonas Burgert is one of the leading figures on the current international art scene.
His art is characterised by an unmistakable mixture of surrealism and symbolism, which is closely interwoven with the exploration of the human psyche. Burgert's canvases depict complex webs of emotions in which the real and the fantastical merge seamlessly.
His masterfully painted canvases are often large-format and are characterised in particular by their richness of detail. The intricate patterns, the wide range of colours - from dark to bright - and the meticulously rendered figures create a visual language that takes up elements of classical painting but seamlessly transfers them into a contemporary context.
Symbolism plays a crucial role in Burgert's work, offering the viewer a rich web of meanings to unravel. His paintings are full of enigmatic figures, masks, animals and fantastical creatures that hint at a narrative that ultimately remains enigmatic and mysterious.
Through this dream-like quality, Burgert adds surrealistic elements to his work that are reminiscent of the subconscious of our existence. The focus is on human existence with all its abysses, desires and fears, but also with its beauty and melancholy.
