Jochen Mühlenbrink's Trompe l'Oeil Paintings Question Perception Through Fogged Windows and Tape
Jochen Mühlenbrink, a German artist born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1980, employs oil paints to depict the effects of fogged glass and condensation. He attended Kunstakademie Düsseldorf from 2001 to 2007, studying under Markus Lüpertz. His notable series, such as Window Paintings and Tape Paintings, showcase indistinct landscapes characterized by cool blues and subdued greens. His art is part of collections at Deutsche Bundesbank and G2 Kunsthalle. Exhibitions have taken place at venues including Bundeskunsthalle and Kunsthalle Osnabrück. Mühlenbrink is represented by galleries in cities like Leipzig, Stuttgart, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and New York, with exhibitions in Seoul and Taipei. Significant pieces include NYWP (2023) and WP Princess (2024). He resides between Düsseldorf and Oldenburg.
Key facts
- Jochen Mühlenbrink was born in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany in 1980
- He studied painting at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf from 2001 to 2006 under Markus Lüpertz
- His works are held in collections including Deutsche Bundesbank and Stadtmuseum Oldenburg
- He creates trompe l'oeil paintings of fogged windows, tape, and condensation using oil paint
- Exhibitions have been presented at institutions across Europe including Kunsthal Rotterdam and Bundeskunsthalle
- He is represented by galleries in Leipzig, Stuttgart, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and New York
- Specific works include NYWP (2023) and WP Princess (2024) using oil and acrylics on canvas
- He lives and works between Düsseldorf and Oldenburg
Entities
Artists
- Jochen Mühlenbrink
- Markus Lüpertz
Institutions
- Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
- Bundeskunsthalle
- Kunsthalle Osnabrück
- KIT
- Deutsche Bundesbank
- G2 Kunsthalle
- Stadtmuseum Oldenburg
- Kunstmuseum Solingen
- Morat Institut Freiburg
- Osthaus Museum Hagen
- Kunsthalle Wilhelmshaven
- Kunsthal Rotterdam
- Museum Het Valkhof
- AATONAU
Locations
- Freiburg im Breisgau
- Germany
- Düsseldorf
- Oldenburg
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- New York
- United States
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Taipei
- Taiwan
- Leipzig
- Stuttgart
- Bonn
- Rotterdam
- Nijmegen
Sources
- AATONAU —