Jim Dine: Enjoyment of art with heart and new masterpieces in Hofheim!

Jim Dine: Enjoyment of art with heart and new masterpieces in Hofheim!

Hofheim am Taunus, Deutschland - A Highlight of contemporary art should soon inspire visitors: inspire inside Hofheim am Taunus. The exhibition "Jim Dine: Chasing Scale and Color", which is realized in collaboration with Steidl Verlag, gives an exciting insight into the work of the American artist who was born in 1935 and is often called in one breath with greats like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, but is not part of Pop Art. As Weltkunst , Dine shows freshly completed, large-format works that impressively illustrate his approach to the abstraction.

The art of dines is a fascinating mix of painting, graphics, sculpture and photography, whereby he often works with personal symbols. In particular, motifs such as self -portraits, the heart symbol, the figure of Pinocchio and various tools run through its entire work. In addition to the exhibition, a catalog is also published, which documents the artist's dazzling work. An example of his current work is the oil on wood "me # 5" from 2020, which measures 65 x 54 centimeters and comes from the artist's collection.

variety of inspiration

dines work are primarily shaped by their personal touch. When exploring his famous heart motifs, it becomes clear why Dine is considered the "king of hearts". Since the 1960s, he has been investigating the emotional facets that this symbol expresses. The work "Hart In Blue" from 1995 combines a red heart against a blue background and conveys emotions and vulnerability in an impressive way. In addition to hearts, the figure of the Pinocchio is also a constant motif in Dines - the examination of transformation and truth is about a suite of prints that he dedicated in 2005. His fascination for this character comes from childhood memories and reflects topics such as honesty and childhood.

But not only emotional topics are expressed in Dines Art. Everyday objects, such as tools, also play a central role. Inspired by his childhood in an hardware store, he lifts these objects from the ordinary to the iconic. Tools symbolize personal memories and the creative creative process.

the collector's value

The popularity of Jim Dines Working at collectors and museums worldwide is obvious, and prices for his works are very popular. For example, “The Cryogenic Tool Chest” (1964) achieved more than $ 2 million at an auction. In addition to unique sculptures, his pressure graphics and paintings in limited editions are particularly popular. According to Steidl , for interested parties is the opportunity to integrate works such as "Jim Dine French, English, A Day Longer" or "Jim Dine Electrolyte in Blue" in their portfolio Prices for certain editions between 15 and 450 euros vary.

With its combination of everyday objects and deep personal symbolism, Jim Dine has left a lasting impression in the art scene. The upcoming exhibition will not only inspire lovers: contemporary art inside, but also all those who want to meet an unmistakable artist. Especially the unique large -format paintings, which can now be seen publicly for the first time, promise a real festival for the eyes.