This page shows gestural and abstract paintings with a strong emphasis on surrealism. As far as construction and brushwork are concerned, the work is based on the principles of Chinese art. Mostly it works with ink and Indian ink on handmade paper or photo paper or synthetic paper.
Some of the artwork now is listed at saatchi gallery Some can be found at: FriedrichZettl.com
Blog posts on these and similar topics are posted regularly on https://zettl.blog/journal/
recent postings at zettl.blog
Two links: I recently posted that a portrait of me would be shown on a Chinese and Austrian TV channel. It was broadcast on May 27th in Austria and May 30th in China.
Ziran is a fundamental concept in Taoism that can be understood as “naturalness” or “spontaneity.” It refers to the inherent nature and self-so of all things, emphasizing the importance of following the natural flow of the universe rather than resisting or attempting to control it.
From time to time I dedicate myself to the topic of the environment in my paintings. This is also the case in this picture, which addresses the topic of environmental destruction in a special way.
Interview for TV and Stream: Earlier in the week I had a TV crew over at my house. A portrait was shot of me, which will be broadcast on Chinese television and on the streaming service.
A poem about one of my paintings by Dominik Alexander – and an extra poem by him.
Daoism distinguishes between the ego and the self. The ego refers to the individual’s sense of self, which is often shaped by societal norms, cultural values, and personal experiences.
Dr. Friedrich Zettl
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