随心选择一种心境,空间便会给出回应 —— 灯光随之变冷或变暖,空气的节奏随之改变,唯有承载着那份情感的作品会从黑暗中脱颖而出。其余的一切,皆隐入阴影之中。
Frank Auerbach: A Life Painted in Thick Emotion Born in Berlin in 1931, Frank Auerbach’s life was profoundly shaped by the tumultuous events of the 20th century. His early years were marked by upheaval – his Jewish parents fled Nazi Germany when he was just a boy, seeking refuge in England. This experience, coupled with the loss of his family during World War II, instilled within him a deep sense of melancholy and a profound connection
to the human condition, themes that would become central to his intensely personal and emotionally charged paintings. Auerbach’s artistic journey began at St Martin's School of Art in London, where he was mentored by David Bomberg. This early influence proved crucial, shaping his approach to color and composition. However, Auerbach quickly developed a distinctive style that diverged from traditional academic painting. He eschewed met…