Andreas Schulze's 2013 Exhibition Explores Modernist Nostalgia Through Ceramic Self-Portraits and Acrylic Paintings

In his 2013 exhibition, Andreas Schulze presents fresh domestic sculptures that delve into bourgeois aesthetics and ornamentation, echoing contemporary desires for happiness. Among the pieces are ceramic self-portraits adorned with soil and houseplants, which were previously showcased in his 2012 exhibit at Team gallery in New York. These artworks question the traditional view of the artist as a source of fertility while linking to past heroic ideals of modern artists. Born in 1955, Schulze conveys his feelings about modernity through acrylic-on-cardboard paintings inspired by his trip to Sicily, drawing on influences from Giorgio de Chirico and Fernand Léger. Notable works such as Untitled (Bett am Meer), 2013, and Looking and Listening, 2013, merge the boundaries of sea and shore with their ambiguous shapes. His art seems to stand apart from prevailing intellectual movements, fostering new interpretations of Modernism and Surrealism.