The Max Hetzler Gallery in London is hosting André Butzer’s third solo exhibition in the city, featuring a series of seventeen compelling new paintings. This display captures the profound maturity of an artist who has seamlessly fused European Expressionism with the energy of American popular culture. Known for his distinctive style, “Science Fiction Expressionism,” Butzer’s work pushes boundaries, inviting viewers to explore the complexities of human existence and the interplay of abstraction and figuration.
About André Butzer
Born in Stuttgart in 1973, Butzer has built a unique visual language that resonates across cultures. His art incorporates elements of historical movements, drawing from figures such as Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse, while integrating modern cultural influences like Walt Disney. This interplay results in a fantastical world populated by cartoonish figures, with oversized eyes, hands, and exaggerated forms that strike a delicate balance between humour and existential weight.
Butzer’s earlier works are known for their intense black compositions, the N-Paintings, which explore the darker aspects of human experience. However, his recent output, particularly following a creative period in California, bursts with vibrant colour and dynamic energy. These works reflect the artist’s profound engagement with light, nature, and the fundamental power of colour.
