Out of the Light – Rare Badger

Abstract animal motif between reality and color

“Rare Badger” (50 × 60 × 4 cm, 2024) is a work from the series “Out of the Light”. On a white-primed canvas, a composition unfolds that connects the animal motif with abstract color fields. Shades of green, brown nuances, and earthy contrasts allow the shape of a badger to emerge, while the surroundings remain open to interpretation.

The lightness arises from the brightness of the background and the seemingly random arrangement of the color fields, which nevertheless deliberately suggest the form of the animal. The work oscillates between depiction and abstraction – an invitation to look more closely and to keep readjusting your gaze.

Sold – and now in private ownership

This painting is now in a private collection. “Seltener Dachs” exemplifies Mark Hellbusch’s artistic idea of choosing animal motifs as a starting point and making them newly perceptible through the interplay of color fields, light and abstraction.

Work details

Title: Rare Badger
Format: 50 × 60 cm
Year: 2024
Technique: Mixed media on canvas
Status: Sold / private collection

Do you like this painting? You can find more inspiration under 

Out of the light,

medium formats and

Painting with a lot of white

About the artist Mark Hellbusch

I have been a freelance painter since 1997 and have worked with a wide variety of themes in painting. While until 2007 I was occupied almost exclusively with expressive painting, today my focus lies more on experimental art. My personal background, as well as almost all artistic themes can be found under “About us.”

Any other questions?

 You can reach me by phone at 0176-21916227

or via email: markhellbusch@web.de