KÖNIG BERGSON presents WHERE EARTH MEETS SKY, a group exhibition of contemporary painting that reimagines the landscape as a dynamic space shaped by culture, memory, and perception. Featuring the works of 26 artists on the ground and first floor of the Neubau at Bergson Kunstkraftwerk, the exhibition challenges traditional views of the landscape, not as a static, natural entity, but as a constantly evolving concept. Each artist brings a unique, abstract approach to the theme of “landscape,” pushing the boundaries of representation and distilling the natural world into new visual languages. The landscape is not simply depicted – it becomes a vehicle for exploring our environment’s psychological, emotional, and political dimensions. Through layers of texture, color, and form, the artists shift our focus from the physical landscape to its symbolic meanings – revealing how our perception of nature is shaped by history, memory, and collective identity.
From the tension between figuration and abstraction to the subversion of natural motifs, WHERE EARTH MEETS SKY invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the land – both real and imagined. The paintings reflect a world in constant flux, shaped by both visible and invisible forces. This multifaceted dialogue encourages a reflection on how we engage with the spaces around us, personally and collectively.
Featured artists: Christian Achenbach, Amanda Baldwin, Laura Burke, Sven Drühl, Camilla Engström, Annemarie Faupel, Clédia Fourniau, Max Freund, Rachel Garrard, Jonas Hödicke, Karl Horst Hödicke, Maria Joannou, Lena Keller, Friedrich Kunath, JJ Manford, Kora Moya Rojo, Ayako Rokkaku, Joana Schneider, John Seal, Emily Weiner, Alexander Wertheim, Rosalie Werthefrongel, Jordan West, Danielle Winger, Xiyao Wang and Guy Yanai