Gallery Presentation

The Martin Kudlek Gallery is delighted to participate in Drawing Now, showcasing the works of Gideon Kiefer, Simon Schubert, Christos Venetis, Karine Rougier, and Oskar Holweck. This selection highlights the diversity of contemporary drawing, each artist exploring a unique approach that combines technique, narrative, and materiality.
At the heart of the exhibition, Gideon Kiefer examines memory, power, and human vulnerability through surreal and meticulous drawings. His compositions, rich in symbolism, move between the personal and the universal, prompting deep reflection on the human condition and the sociopolitical landscape.
Simon Schubert merges graphite drawings and folded paper works to explore light, shadow, and space. His architectural interiors and delicate creations blur the boundaries between drawing and sculpture, evoking solitude and introspection.
Christos Venetis, through his graphite drawings, dives into dreamlike, symbolic landscapes, merging nature, mythology, and the subconscious. Karine Rougier offers poetic and playful scenes, celebrating life’s interconnectedness through human figures, animals, and natural elements. Finally, Oskar Holweck, a pioneer of 20th-century drawing, investigates the potential of paper as a medium, foreshadowing contemporary innovations.
Together, these artists illustrate the richness and evolution of drawing, from narrative to sculptural forms. We invite you to discover this presentation at the Martin Kudlek Gallery booth during Drawing Now.