{"product_id":"hunters-ii-expressive-portraitmalerei-uber-wettbewerb-80-170-cm","title":"Hunters II – expressive portrait painting about competition (80 × 170 cm)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"561\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"761\" data-start=\"719\" data-section-id=\"17415r7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe painting \"Hunters II\" at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cth class data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"766\" data-start=\"763\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"766\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"783\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"793\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e“Hunters II” (unique piece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"819\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"821\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"831\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e80 × 170 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"849\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"861\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOil paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"886\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePainting on chipboard, plaster and glue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"944\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eexpressive, contemporary painting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"986\"\u003eCreation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"1001\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e2005 in Berlin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"1033\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1054\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1–3 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1134\" data-start=\"1077\" data-section-id=\"1siva3k\"\u003eExpressive portraits about competition and performance pressure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003eThe painting \u003cstrong data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1148\"\u003e“Hunters II”\u003c\/strong\u003e was created in 2005 in Berlin and is part of my series \u003cstrong data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e“Hunters”\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which I explore the themes of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003ecompetition, assertiveness and rivalry in modern societies\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003eThe image shows an apparent \u003cstrong data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003egroup portrait of two men and two women\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their clothing is reminiscent of business portraits from corporate brochures or press photos of international companies. The four figures appear professional and successful – but on closer inspection, the image begins to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003eThe faces of the people are \u003cstrong data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003eexpressively alienated\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1763\" data-start=\"1737\" data-section-id=\"17jlk7q\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1763\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003edoubled mouths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1764\" data-section-id=\"1igkot\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003erepeatedly appearing eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1800\" data-section-id=\"5xjs9n\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1802\"\u003ea slightly disconcerting expression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"1836\"\u003eThese pictorial devices symbolically reinforce qualities such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1950\" data-start=\"1893\"\u003ecommunication, ambition, alertness and competition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each figure seems particularly vigilant – as if it had to observe, react and speak all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eAlthough it is a group portrait, no real sense of community emerges. Instead, each person appears highly self-absorbed. The impression arises that there is a constant competition even within the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2514\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003eThe expressive oil painting intensifies this impression: the faces appear intensely modelled, while the repetitions of eyes and mouths create a slightly surreal tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2521\" data-section-id=\"17jp93b\"\u003eThe “Hunters” series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2800\" data-start=\"2544\"\u003eMany of my portrait works from this period belong to the series \u003cstrong data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2608\"\u003e“Hunters”\u003c\/strong\u003e. In these paintings I deal with people who have to \u003cstrong data-end=\"2731\" data-start=\"2688\"\u003eprove themselves in competitive situations\u003c\/strong\u003e – in their profession, in social life or in their personal environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2996\" data-start=\"2802\"\u003eThe portraits are mostly based on \u003cstrong data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2835\"\u003erandomly found photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e from media, brochures or advertising materials. These images serve as a starting point for painterly transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3152\" data-start=\"2998\"\u003eThrough \u003cstrong data-end=\"3081\" data-start=\"3004\"\u003ealienation, repetition of facial elements and expressive use of color\u003c\/strong\u003e, figures emerge that appear both realistic and symbolic at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3232\" data-start=\"3154\"\u003eYou can find more works from this phase here:\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eSeries \u003ca title=\"Hunters\" href=\"https:\/\/markhellbusch.com\/collections\/kunst\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHunters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3290\" data-start=\"3234\"\u003eMore figurative works:\u003cbr data-end=\"3264\" data-start=\"3261\"\u003e→ \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" title=\"Figurative Kunst\" href=\"https:\/\/markhellbusch.com\/collections\/figurative-kunst\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efigurative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3290\" data-start=\"3266\"\u003e painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"3348\" data-start=\"3297\" data-section-id=\"1jthmwi\"\u003ePreparation of the painting and the special surface\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3446\" data-start=\"3350\"\u003e“Hunters II” was painted on \u003cstrong data-end=\"3387\" data-start=\"3373\"\u003echipboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was previously \u003cstrong data-end=\"3439\" data-start=\"3416\"\u003emounted on a stretcher frame\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3493\" data-start=\"3448\"\u003eThe painted surface was created in several steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"3653\" data-start=\"3495\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3526\" data-start=\"3495\" data-section-id=\"yvqz8v\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3526\" data-start=\"3498\"\u003ePriming with cement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3578\" data-start=\"3527\" data-section-id=\"h2ojuu\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3578\" data-start=\"3530\"\u003eApplication of a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3576\" data-start=\"3547\"\u003etextured surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3579\" data-section-id=\"1dv9176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3582\"\u003ecomplete sealing with \u003cstrong data-end=\"3620\" data-start=\"3612\"\u003eglue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3653\" data-start=\"3623\" data-section-id=\"pvs55o\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3653\" data-start=\"3626\"\u003esubsequent oil painting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3814\" data-start=\"3655\"\u003eThis combination creates an \u003cstrong data-end=\"3747\" data-start=\"3686\"\u003eunusual, stable and slightly relief-like surface\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows for particularly nuanced work with oil paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"3856\" data-start=\"3821\" data-section-id=\"1gt53je\"\u003eSources of inspiration for the portraits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4052\" data-start=\"3858\"\u003eThe figures in “Hunters II” have \u003cstrong data-end=\"3944\" data-start=\"3895\"\u003eno personal or biographical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e. As with many portraits in the “Hunters” series, the source images come from \u003cstrong data-end=\"4051\" data-start=\"4016\"\u003erandomly found image material\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4321\" data-start=\"4054\"\u003eAdvertising photos, brochures or reportages often show people who are meant to radiate success, competence and professionalism. Some of these images trigger thoughts in me about \u003cstrong data-end=\"4259\" data-start=\"4226\"\u003ecompetition and performance pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e – themes that I then continue to develop in my painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"4353\" data-start=\"4328\" data-section-id=\"152dfcp\"\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4487\" data-start=\"4355\"\u003eDelivery (Wiesbaden and surrounding area) and shipping of the artwork are free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4552\" data-start=\"4489\"\u003eIf required, an individual appointment can be arranged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4695\" data-start=\"4554\"\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong data-end=\"4592\" data-start=\"4566\"\u003eHessian school holidays\u003c\/strong\u003e, holiday periods may cause delays. Shipping breaks are announced in the header of the website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"4730\" data-start=\"4702\" data-section-id=\"11fx8w4\"\u003eAbout me – Mark Hellbusch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4784\" data-start=\"4732\"\u003eI have been working \u003cstrong data-end=\"4783\" data-start=\"4749\"\u003eas a freelance painter since 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5013\" data-start=\"4786\"\u003eUntil around 2007 I worked intensively on expressive figurative painting, which also includes works from the series “Hunters”. Today my focus is more on experimental art and material paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5102\" data-start=\"5015\"\u003eYou can learn more about my artistic background here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5102\" data-start=\"5015\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"5078\" data-start=\"5075\"\u003e→ \u003ca title=\"Vita\" href=\"https:\/\/markhellbusch.com\/pages\/mark-hellbusch\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5102\" data-start=\"5080\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5102\" data-start=\"5015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5102\" data-start=\"5080\"\u003e-\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" title=\"Meine Serien\" href=\"https:\/\/markhellbusch.com\/\"\u003eartistic themes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5102\" data-start=\"5015\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5102\" data-start=\"5015\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions about the painting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5102\" data-start=\"5015\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5246\" data-start=\"5132\"\u003eIf you have any questions about this artwork or would like additional photos, you can contact me at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5314\" data-start=\"5248\"\u003e📞 \u003cstrong data-end=\"5263\" data-start=\"5251\"\u003ePhone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0176-21916227\u003cbr data-end=\"5280\" data-start=\"5277\"\u003e✉ \u003cstrong data-end=\"5293\" data-start=\"5282\"\u003eEmail:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"5314\" data-start=\"5294\"\u003emarkhellbusch@web.de\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cuse href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-mlj80iqy.svg#304883\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5360\" data-start=\"5316\"\u003eI usually reply the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atelier Hellbusch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14546113069105,"sku":"H0007","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0012\/5393\/3105\/files\/Hunters.Kunst.Portraits.HOM0.jpg?v=1773406687","url":"https:\/\/markhellbusch.com\/en\/products\/hunters-ii-expressive-portrait-painting-about-competition-80-170-cm","provider":"Atelier Hellbusch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}