A life in the shade: Josef Kern receives culture prize for art!

A life in the shade: Josef Kern receives culture prize for art!

As part of the cultural prize gala of Lower Austria, 71-year-old Josef Kern was awarded a appreciation award in the Fine Art category. In her speech, the director of the Lower Austria State Gallery drew attention to the importance of Kern as "young wild", which despite his outstanding artistic skills never made it in the bright light of the public. An entire floor of the gallery was reserved for his work, which illustrates the appreciation of his art. [noen.at] reports on this remarkable moment that celebrates the recognition of a talent that is often in the shade.

The art scene and its developments

The art of Josef Kern is shaped by the influences of Rhenic Expressionism, similar to the work of the German painter Egon Wilden, who lived from 1894 to 1931. Wilden, who worked at the Düsseldorf art academy during his studies at the Düsseldorf, who worked among important teachers such as Heinrich Nauen, gained recognition as a stage designer early and produced an impressive number of set designs for important theater in Germany. His paintings, which are often shaped by lively colors and unique perspectives, were forgotten after his death, and a collection of his works of the art scene was re -felled until 2005. [Wikipedia] represents his fascinating development as an independent artist and illuminates how his art was recognized late.

In a time when both Josef Kern and Egon made wild contributions to art, the complexity and diversity of the artistic forms of expression becomes clear. The special moment at the award ceremony is not only a statement of respect for the core, but also a tribute to all those artists who are in the shadow of their contemporaries and whose work will only be recognized later. This appreciation could be seen as an incentive for many artists to continue their own way, regardless of the immediate recognition.