CHRISTIAN W. BERTRAM

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 Drawings on Cigarette Packets 

 Christian W. Bertrams work belongs to the European tradition of drawing as an independent genre and depicts Greek everyday life through an expressionist lens. In Bertram’s sixth exhibition in Cyprus, the drawings on cigarette packets also reflect a certain intention of the artist: that of not wanting passers-by or café regulars to notice that he is drawing them, thus keeping the spontaneity of the snapshot: not only was the packet hidden in the palm, but it also had a concealing lid.

Away from the trends of his time, Bertram emphasizes the human form, focusing on the search for an inner essence rather than producing a mere descriptive representation.

Duration: January 15.2 - 1.3. 2024