This monochrome masterpiece reduces the king of the animals to his essential contours. The silhouette aesthetic is reminiscent of expressionist woodcuts by the Brücke artists and Franz Marc's depictions of animals. The radical black and white composition creates a monumental presence - every line of the flowing mane, every accent in the penetrating gaze is perfect. The dynamic serrations and curves create movement and liveliness despite the two-dimensional reduction. Technically based on the linocut tradition, yet contemporary. A statement about age, dignity and wisdom.
This monochrome masterpiece reduces the king of the animals to his essential contours. The silhouette aesthetic is reminiscent of expressionist woodcuts by the Brücke artists and Franz Marc's depictions of animals. The radical black and white composition creates a monumental presence - every line of the flowing mane, every accent in the penetrating gaze is perfect. The dynamic serrations and curves create movement and liveliness despite the two-dimensional reduction. Technically based on the linocut tradition, yet contemporary. A statement about age, dignity and wisdom.
Frank Daske is a photographer, digital artist and designer living in Karlsruhe, in the sunny south of Germany. He has always painted, and later photographed. With the support of the latest digital techniques, he now creates globally recognised and sought-after works of art in a wide range of categories, from photography and design to graphics, painting, pop art and street art. Why not also create motifs for mugs, shower curtains, shirts and other textiles? Here at Juniqe, it's possible and great fun.