Tim Eitel's Silent Figures: A Painter Between Worlds
Tim Eitel, a 1971 native of Leonberg, has been residing between Berlin and Paris since relocating two years ago, following periods in Los Angeles, New York, and Berlin. His artwork often portrays melancholic themes with contemplative figures. Eitel draws inspiration from his own photographs taken in urban environments, translating them onto canvas without any preliminary sketches. Since 2004, his darker color palette has been influenced by the noir aesthetic of Los Angeles. His recent pieces include depictions of homeless tents and pigeons. Currently, he is focused on three large canvases, featuring schoolgirls and boys in sweatshirts. Eitel employs layering techniques and fabric for facial details. His works have been showcased at venues like The Pace Gallery (2009) and Galerie Eigen + Art (2010) until 2012.
Key facts
- Tim Eitel was born in 1971 in Leonberg.
- He lives and works in Berlin and Paris.
- He moved to Paris two years ago after living in Berlin, Los Angeles, and New York.
- His paintings are based on his own photographs taken in public spaces.
- He paints without preparatory drawings, directly on canvas.
- Since 2004, his palette has darkened, influenced by a stay in California.
- He is currently working on three large paintings in his Paris studio.
- One painting shows schoolgirls in a circle with a disembodied pair of legs.
- Another painting depicts two boys in sweatshirts, one holding a tall cane.
- His works have been exhibited at The Pace Gallery, Galerie Eigen + Art, and Musée Granet.
- A solo exhibition at Galerie Jousse Entreprise runs until October 27, 2012.
- He will be at FIAC 2012 with Galerie Eigen + Art from October 18-21.
- An exhibition at Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence runs until September 30, 2012.
Entities
Artists
- Tim Eitel
- Jeff Wall
- Mondrian
- Zola
- Maupassant
Institutions
- The Pace Gallery
- Galerie Eigen + Art
- Hakgojae Gallery
- Galerie Jousse Entreprise
- FIAC
- Musée Granet
- Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain d'Alger
Locations
- Leonberg
- Berlin
- Paris
- Los Angeles
- New York
- California
- Algiers
- Seoul
- Aix-en-Provence
- France
- Germany
- United States
- South Korea
- Algeria
Sources
- artpress —