Justine Otto
27.06.2025 - 04.09.2025
'A GROUPSHOW' - solo show by Justine Otto
GALERIE MAURER
"In my painting, I make use of traditional genre concepts of Western art and transform them into new interpretations. The general theme is people and group dynamics, both seen through past eras and in the light of the current world situation. [...] These themes also form the background of my current Crowds series, in which gatherings of people are still partially recognizable, but are overlaid with abstract layers that are often reminiscent of decorative elements and patterns. These layers merge with each other in the painting process and appear both destructive and creative, with continuous references from classical and modern painting.
My work moves between abstraction and figuration. Both elements are closely interwoven and appear to be of equal value. My painting process usually begins with drawings and collages, which serve as a framework or idea and are enlivened by painting. The themes develop like a red thread from one painting to the next and I use various technical methods: spraying, wet-on-wet painting, masking, scraping, filling, dissolving with turpentine and stamping. I have developed various tools and techniques over the years and incorporated them into my repertoire. I am constantly experimenting with different supports and materials.
In addition to painting, I also create sculptures from found materials. These sculptures are intended to expand my work into space and offer new perspectives and impulses for my painting." (Justine Otto)
GALERIE MAURER
Fahrgasse 5
60311 Frankfurt am Main