ARTIST STEFAN MARX
Stefan Marx (b. 1979) presents his exhibition Gute Nacht Bonne Nuit with Ruttkowski;68 in Paris.
Marx stays true to his aesthetics, tracing notions through painted lines that ignore writing structures, thus creating precise visual narratives embedded in vivid color fields. Recurring motifs are placed in new contexts, inviting shifts in their impact and challenging the associations of the viewer. The interplay between positive and negative iterations of the same motif opens up space for the nuances of the viewer’s perception. English expressions, in its universality, span a realm of its own, which is given outlines, forms and subtexts, extending beyond their immediate meaning. Thus, a lovesong does not remain a lovesong, but is equally capable of encapsulating a particular situation, a specific moment in time or an emotional state.
Stefan Marx lends his unique handwriting to a variety of materials: paper – torn-out pages from magazines or new sheets from his sketchbook – canvas, porcelain and textiles. Across all media, his work is distinguished by this signature style.
While his drawings are monochromatic, they sometimes play with colour, depending on the paper being used. Aside from his figurative and abstract works, Marx also works with text inspired by song lyrics. The often black and white words have a strong visual and emotional effect. While adding the text to his canvases, Marx visually translates their poetic message.
OPENING SATURDAY JULY 1, 5–8PM
R;68 | 8 RUE CHARLOT | 75003 PARIS
JULY 2 – JULY 30, 2023
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