The painting "In the Pondroom" at a glance
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| Title |
“In the Pondroom” |
| Size |
100 × 200 cm |
| Technology |
Oil paint on canvas |
| Category |
Surrealism, expressive painting |
| Origin |
2007 in Berlin |
| Frame |
no |
| Shipping |
1–3 working days |
Surreal encounter in the “Pondroom”
The large-format painting “In the Pondroom” was created in 2007 in Berlin and belongs to my works from a phase of intensive expressive and surreal painting. On the wide canvas, several hybrid figures – half human, half animal – encounter one another in an enigmatic water landscape.
The pictorial space is reminiscent of an imaginary pond room (“Pondroom”) with water lilies, which appears both natural and artificial at the same time. The figures face each other as if in a silent dialogue. Their faces seem mask-like, alien and emotionally charged.
In particular, the large eyes, the unusual skin textures and the intense use of color create a strong psychological tension. The figures appear simultaneously alert, vulnerable and mysterious – as if they were observing or scrutinizing one another.
The expressive oil painting with strong contrasts and impasto color fields reinforces this impression. The background with its luminous water lilies creates an almost dreamlike space in which reality and fantasy merge.
The painting deliberately moves between Surrealism, expressive figuration, and modern symbolic painting.
Themes of surreal painting
In many of my earlier works I explore figures, masks and hybrid beings that make human emotions visible in unusual ways.
“In the Pondroom” also belongs to this creative phase. The figures appear like beings from another world – and yet they reflect very human emotions:
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Observation
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Distance
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Strangeness
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Encounter
Anyone interested in this phase of my work will find further pieces in the category
→ Hunters
You can find more about the development of my earlier work here as well:
→ Monumental works
Free shipping
Delivery (Wiesbaden and surrounding area) and shipping of the artwork are free of charge.
If required, an individual appointment can of course be arranged.
During the Hessian school holidays there may be delays due to vacation. Delivery breaks are announced in the header of the website.
About me – Mark Hellbusch
I have been working as a freelance painter since 1997. During this time I have engaged with a wide range of artistic themes.
Until around 2007 my focus was strongly on expressive and figurative painting, which also includes works such as “In the Pondroom”. Today I am more engaged with experimental art and material-based paintings.
You can find my artistic background and various work phases here:
→ About me / CV
Questions about the painting?
If you have any questions about this painting or would like additional photos, you can contact me at any time.
📞 Phone: 0176-21916227
✉ Email: markhellbusch@web.de
I usually reply the same day.
