Koala – delicate color fields and abstraction

Contemporary animal painting between lightness and depth

“Koala” (2024) combines the concrete motif with an abstract visual language. Delicate shades of green and blue unfold on a light ground, interspersed with fine nuances of gray and brown. In this way, the form of the koala emerges in suggestion without ever being fully fixed – a play between recognition and dissolution.

The composition thrives on lightness, transparency, and seemingly random structures. The animal motif appears as a starting point, but is carried further in color and atmosphere – a contemporary painting that continually challenges the viewer’s gaze anew.

Sold – and now in private ownership

This work is now part of a private collection. “Koala” is exemplary of how Atelier Hellbusch combines animal motifs with abstract painting, thus building a bridge between representational imagery and free composition.

Work details

Title: Koala
Format: 30 × 40 cm
Year: 2024
Technique: Mixed media
Status: Sold / Private collection

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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