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Lufo at the Berlin Artists Art Market BAAM 9

April 23, 2025

Lufo Art will be part of the Berlin Artists Art Market (BAAM) 9, which will take place between the 22nd and the 25th of May 2025. This art market is directed by José Contreras Aguad and Sofia Nordmann and this 9th edition will be held at Monopol Berlin (Provinzstraße 40-44, 13409 Berlin). A big joy Yay dear reader! After the amazing beginning of 2025 with the exhibition “Knospen und Beton” at Erster Erster and the sale of two watercolours, I have another chance to showcase my art at nothing less than the art market of Berlin BAAM 9. I have been following the steps of the BAAM since I arrived to Berlin in 2021. However, I only applied for the first time in 2023, and by that point they were already in their way to become a huge art market. And now, I’ve got finally selected to be part of their 9th edition! Honestly, I see this is a huge step for me as an artist: the call had 720 applications and only 250 artists got selected, they are going to showcase 3000 artworks and expect 6000 visitors. Great numbers, right? Well, this art market started in 2021 and since then they have only grow and grow. Indeed, they developed first BAAM (Berlin Affordable Art Market, back then) and since 2023 also HAAM (Hamburg Affordable Art Market). Recently, they migrated both to Berlin/Hamburg Artists Art Market, which I actually think that fits them better! The artworks that I will present at the Berlin Art Market BAAM 9 This new edition of BAAM comes with some beautiful surprises. For example, in the previous editions artists could present 4 artworks to be hanged in the wall, and up to 10 to be exhibited in a table. Nonetheless, this time every artist can present up to 10 artworks for the wall, and 10 more for the table. Amazing, isn’t it? So, here is list of some of the artworks that I will present: Sulle Corde di Aria Sulle Corde di Aria, acrylic on canvas, 120×90 cm © Lufo Art, 2024 Sulle Corde di Aria is the biggest painting I have ever done on canvas. Generally, the bigger the canvas, I tend to do more details. However, this time I limited the artwork to a simple expression and only one human figure. Furthermore, the canvas’ size still means a lot: the sensation experiencing the artwork in real life is far more intense than in a picture. Indeed, it feels like the whole painting is either sucking you down or pulling you up. But, what’s your sensation? Set Me Free Set Me Free, acrylic on canvas, 50×60 cm. © Lufo Art 2024 I painted this artwork with acrylic colours on a 50×60 cm canvas. In particular, I used a very singular palette of warm tones and high intensity, with cold shadows that generate contrast and detachment. The artwork presents you two paths: first, an infinite stair, from which we can’t escape (set me free!!!). The second, is a stair that will bring you up, but before that, it will dive you deep down to the burning black hole. Which path would you like to take? Be carefoul, the up/down stair is dematerialising, so you don’t have all your life to decide. A Shadow Without A Wizard A Shadow Without a Wizard, ink on canvas, 50×70 cm., © Lufo Art, 2024 The story goes that Amelie asked me for the Come to Grinch with Us exhibition a handmade copy of A Wizard Without a Shadow. The original Wizard is only a tiny 14.8×21 cm (DIN A5), but the copy had to be in 50×70 cm. However, I couldn’t image myself copying or even tracing the artwork. I just couldn’t do it. Instead, I just did another drawing, certainly similar, based, inspired on the Wizard. The result is quite an impactful ink on canvas drawing in black and white, with many details and dreamy scenes. A Wizard Without a Shadow A Wizard Without a Shadow, ink and watercolours, 14.8×21 cm. © Lufo Art, 2023 This is the original from which Amelie asked me the copy. The drawing was made between late March and mid-April 2023 in 4 sessions. Back then, I was starting to do creative breakfasts on Mondays, a full tradition nowadays 🤪. During those breakfasts, initial erratic shapes took form from my scribbles. Subsequent meetings brought poet Juliët and the great artist Tineke into the ritual, impressing their silent presence or animated conversation within the drawing’s texture. A time-lapse video shows the entire creative process. Rudolph Deconstructed Rudolph Deconstructed, acrylic on canvas, 30×30 cm © Lufo Art, 2024 This artwork is a playful exploration of the technique of acrylic paint on canvas. Basically, I threw together a few elements here and there and painted some paradoxical situations in between. Then, I experimented with the acrylic colours to see what kind of effect I could achieve. However, what do you think of it? Furthermore, if you would like to dive deeper on Rudolph Deconstructed check this page entirely dedicated to it. Upon what Upon What, acrylic on canvas, 30×30 cm © Lufo Art, 2024 Upon What is also an experimentation like Rudolph Deconstructed, but this time I choose to put less elements in game. Indeed, I focused the whole artwork in this infinite staircase, the paradoxical visual effects like M. C. Escher used to do. Io vivo quasi in ciel… (ma non ci arrivo mai) Io vivo quasi in ciel, oil on canvas, 30×30 cm © Lufo Art, 2024 This, my dear reader, is my very first oil painting! “Io vivo quasi in ciel… (ma non ci arrivo mai)” translates as “I live almost in heaven… (but I never get there)”. The first part is a passage of La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, which I was listening to during the creation of the artwork. Indeed, this inspired me to create a visual paradox of just a few elements: a game of perspectives to find where heaven is, because either if you go up or down, you’ll never reach anything…
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Lufo at the Knospen & Beton Exhibition

March 4, 2025

The exhibition “Knospen & Beton” will take place between the 12nd and the 23rd of March 2025… And Lufo Art is part of it! That’s right my dear reader, after closing 2024 with the amazing experiences at the Macro Art Dot and the Come to Grinch with Us exhibitions, now I have the opportunity to open 2025 with a new shared exhibition. Thus, I will be exhibiting: Sulle Corde di Aria Sulle Corde di Aria, acrylic on canvas, 120×90 cm © Lufo Art, 2024 Sulle Corde di Aria is the biggest painting I have ever done on canvas. Generally, the bigger the canvas, I tend to do more details. However, this time I limited the artwork to a simple expression and only one human figure. Furthermore, the canvas’ size still means a lot: the sensation experiencing the artwork in real life is far more intense than in a picture. Indeed, it feels like the whole painting is either sucking you down or pulling you up. But, what’s your sensation? Set Me Free Set Me Free, acrylic on canvas, 50×60 cm. © Lufo Art 2024 I painted this artwork with acrylic colours on a 50×60 cm canvas. In particular, I used a very singular palette of warm tones and high intensity, with cold shadows that generate contrast and detachment. The artwork presents you two paths: first, an infinite stair, from which we can’t escape (set me free!!!). The second, is a stair that will bring you up, but before that, it will dive you deep down to the burning black hole. Which path would you like to take? Be carefoul, the up/down stair is dematerialising, so you don’t have all your life to decide. A Shadow Without A Wizard A Shadow Without a Wizard, ink on canvas, 50×70 cm., © Lufo Art, 2024 The story goes that Amelie asked me for the Come to Grinch with Us exhibition a handmade copy of A Wizard Without a Shadow. The original Wizard is DIN A5 (21 x 10.5 cm.), but this had to be in 50×70 cm. However, I couldn’t image myself copying or tracing the artwork. I just couldn’t do it. Instead, I just did another drawing, certainly similar, based, inspired on the Wizard. The result is quite an impactful ink on canvas drawing in black and white, with many details and dreamy scenes. The Knospen & Beton exhibition The exhibition Knospen & Beton, curated by Studio Unbekannt (by Amelie Degendorfer) and Tendermesh (Savanna Fortgang), will be held at the Erster Erster gallery (Pappelallee 69, 10437, Berlin). he event will showcase 17 artists presenting over 50 artworks including paintings, drawings and sculptures. Check out the exhibition’s catalogue here 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Things to remember 👉🏻 EXHIBITION 📅 12 to 23 March, 2025 📍 Erster Erster (Pappelallee 69, 10437, Berlin) 👉🏻 VERNISSAGE 📅 14 March, 2025 ⏰ 17:00 to 23:00 But tell me dear reader, Which artwork would you buy if you could? See you all there! Bonus: A Virtual Tour of the Exhibition

Lufo at the Come Grinch With Us Exhibition

November 30, 2024

The “Come Grinch With Us” exhibition will be held between the 3rd and the 10th of December 2024… And Lufo Art will be part of it! Yay! That’s right my dear reader, after the amazing experience with the Macro Art Dot exhibition, I am ready for a new shared experience in the art scene of Berlin. Will you Come to Grinch with Us? In this case, I will exhibit 6 new artworks, never shown before, among which you can find: Sulle Corde di Aria Sulle Corde di Aria, acrylic on canvas, 120×90 cm © Lufo Art, 2024 Sulle Corde di Aria is the biggest painting I have ever done on canvas. Although I tend to do more details as big as the canvas is, in this case, I limited to a simple expression and only one human figure. Furthermore, the canvas size means a lot: the sensation when you experience the artwork in real life is far more intense than in a picture. Indeed, it feels like the whole painting is either sucking you down or pulling you up. What’s your sensation? Set Me Free Set Me Free, acrylic on canvas, 50×60 cm. © Lufo Art 2024 I painted this artwork with acrylic colours on a 50×60 cm canvas. In particular, I used a very singular palette of warm tones and high intensity, with cold shadows that generate contrast and detachment. The artwork presents you two paths: first, an infinite stair, from which we can’t escape (set me free!!!). The second, is a stair that will bring you up, but before that, it will dive you deep down to the burning black hole. Which path would you like to take? Be carefoul, the up/down stair is dematerialising, so you don’t have all your life to decide. A Shadow Without A Wizard A Shadow Without a Wizard, ink on canvas, 50×70 cm., © Lufo Art, 2024 The story goes that Amelie asked me for this exhibition a handmade copy of A Wizard Without a Shadow. The original Wizard is DIN A5 (21 x 10.5 cm.), but this had to be in 50×70 cm. However, when she told me that I couldn’t image myself copying or tracing the artwork. I just couldn’t. So, instead of tracing using with some mechanism, I just did another one, similar, based, inspired on the Wizard. The result is quite an impactful ink on canvas drawing in black and white, with many details and dreamy scenes. Rudolph Deconstructed Rudolph Deconstructed, acrylic on canvas, 30×30 cm © Lufo Art, 2024 This artwork is a playful exploration of the technique of acrylic paint on canvas. Basically, I threw together a few elements here and there and painted some paradoxical situations in between. Then, I experimented with the acrylic colours to see what kind of effect I could achieve. However, what do you think of it? Furthermore, if you would like to dive deeper on Rudolph Deconstructed check this page entirely dedicated to it. Upon what Upon What, acrylic on canvas, 30×30 cm © Lufo Art, 2024 Upon What is also an experimentation like Rudolph Deconstructed, but this time I choose to put less elements in game. Indeed, I focused the whole artwork in this infinite staircase, the paradoxical visual effects like M. C. Escher used to do. Io vivo quasi in ciel… (ma non ci arrivo mai) Io vivo quasi in ciel, oil on canvas, 30×30 cm © Lufo Art, 2024 This, my dear reader, is my very first oil painting! “Io vivo quasi in ciel… (ma non ci arrivo mai)” translates as “I live almost in heaven… (but I never get there)”. The first part is a passage of La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, which I was listening to during the creation. Indeed, this inspired me to create a visual paradox of just a few elements. In fact, this is a game of perspective to find where heaven is, because either if you go up or down, you’ll never reach anything but the origin. The Come Grinch With Us Exhibition The exhibition Come Grinch With Us, curated by Studio Unbekannt (by Amelie Degendorfer), will be held at the Erster Erster gallery (Pappelallee 69, 10437, Berlin). The program includes 16 artists presenting over 100 artworks between paintings, sculptures, clothing, jewellery and much more! Check out the artists’ catalogue here 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Also, there will a fashion show and an Aztec dance during the day of the vernissage. Of course, there will also be some nice drinks and the best company ever to warm up these days. However, there is no way that we could do this without your presence, so, come and Grinch With Us! Things to remember 👉🏻 EXHIBITION 📅 03 to 10 December, 2024 📍 Erster Erster (Pappelallee 69, 10437, Berlin) 👉🏻 VERNISSAGE 📅 06 December, 2024 ⏰ 17:00 to 23:00 But tell me dear reader, Which artwork suits your mood? See you all there!

Rudolph Deconstructed

November 19, 2024

Rudolph Deconstructed © Lufo Art, 2024 Name: Rudolph Deconstructed Dimensions: 300 x 300 mm Technique: Free composition painted with acrylics on canvas Year: 2024 The 3D Model of Rudolph Deconstructed After I finished the artwork, I did a photogrammetry to “scan” it in high-resolution. Here you can navigate the 3D Model from which I got the scan. Have fun! Rudolph Deconstructed (2024) by Lufo Art on Sketchfab The story behind “Rudolph Deconstructed” This artwork is actually one of the very first canvases that I painted with acrylics. Or, to be completely honest, the first one after so many years! The story goes that I used to paint with acrylics with my godmother, back in the 90’s when I used to spend my school holidays at her place. However, since I entered high school (a military aeronautical high school), I stopped painting and in many senses I stopped my artistic explorations. So, now that I’m closer to my 40’s than to my 20’s, I decided to try again the experience… And I must say, I am loving it. Are you interested in buying this artwork? Do you have questions about it? Write me a message using the form below and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Country *Name of the artwork *Are you interested in buying: * Original Copy (Digital Print) Personalised Copy (Original watercolour on top of a printed outline) Your message * Submit The Creative Process The creative process behind Elizabete Balčus’ drawing The creative process for Elizabete Balčus’ drawing started in October… Read More May 29, 2024 Digital Media Art Project: The Musicality of Drawing The concept “Musicality of Drawing” explores how to express music… Read More June 5, 2022 Digital Media Art Project: The Starting Point This is the first entry aim to document the evolution… Read More February 23, 2022 VR art based on handmade drawings and their innovation VR handmade drawings: enlarging the view I mentioned the VR art… Read More December 31, 2018 Check other artworks Rudolph Deconstructed Mitte Load More

Lufo at the Macro Art Dot Exhibition

November 12, 2024

Dear followers of Lufo Art and art lovers, this time I will present my artworks at the first exhibition of the Macro Art Dot project from 21st to 27th of November. In particular, I will showcase three variations of “Was ist jetzt an der Zeit?”, one of my latest pieces. Hence, I’ll show you a preview and tell you a bit of their story. However, I still expect you to come and see them in real life! Genesis version First version of “Was ist jetzt an der Zeit” To begin with, the conception drawing, made in ink and painted with watercolours in a DIN A4 (21×29,7 cm) paper. As a matter of fact, I drew it almost entirely this year in Wittenberg during my birthday trip. Thus, this first version holds special significance for me. Variation Nº 3 Alternative scheme made with acrylics on canvas. Secondly, the first alternative version I have ever painted with acrylics on canvas. Thus, this version marks a shift in my approach to art media. In addition, the artwork has 42 x 59,4 cm, and the base drawing was digitally printed at the Coloro Mystic gallery. Variation Nº 4 Alternative version Nº 4 Meanwhile, I painted this alternative with watercolours in a DIN A4 (21×29,7 cm) paper. In detail, the paper is 300 grams recycled, and the outline digitally printed. In addition, this alternative was inspired by the first alternative version, which I gifted to Li Anna. Moreover, Li also wrote about it. The concept In brief, “Was ist jetzt an der Zeit?” conceptualises the immersion in that one, unique instant in which we feel alive. Thus, present in this very space and time. Hence, the question of what is timely now, what should I do? Therefore, who am I? On the other hand, this work also prompts reflections about identity and purpose. In essence, I invite you to dive with me in this question through an endless game of perspectives. Furthermore, I dare you to jump on this dynamic picture of the thousand possibilities we have for every choice that we have. The Macro Art Dot Exhibition In particular, the event (curated by Maja Neuhaus) will be held at the Waschhaus Köpenick, Berlin. Furthermore, it will provide a platform for diverse artistic perspectives. Additionally, it offers a chance to explore the works of more than 40 artists, starting on the 21/11 at 17:00. Of course, you can check out the whole program here 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 The Macro Art Dot Exhibition program The Macro Art Dot Exhibition program Las Vegas Chotchet Style by Stricktdagegen Las Vegas Chotchet Style by Stricktdagegen Electro Tsching Electro Tsching at Macro Art Dot Let’s talk about art, baby! 8 artists from the Macro Art Dot project in an open talk Let’s talk about art, baby! 8 artists from the Macro Art Dot project in an open talk Merit Fakler Merit Fakler Behind the art scenes Nietze Fotografie at Macro Art Dot Elias Blahy Elias Blahy June Carrousel June Carrousel at Macro Art Dot Li Anna & Lufo Art at the Macro Art Dot exhibition Li Anna & Lufo Art at the Macro Art Dot exhibition Li Anna & Lufo Art at the Macro Art Dot exhibition Maja Kay Maja Kay at the MAD exhibition Kolibrina Kolibrina at Macro Art Dot Live painting session Additionally, I will live paint on Sunday 24th at 15:00 during the session “Stories from the Green Salon, Spaces from the Lufoverse”. Hence, my mission will be to colour new versions of “Was ist jetzt an der Zeit?” while Li Anna reads her texts. Consequently, the session will showcase how art and literature intertwine. Indeed, she will read passages from “Im Grünen Salon. Begegnung” and “Die magische Kraft der vier Elemente” (her new novel released last week) while I paint. Things to remember 👉🏻 Exhibition 📅 Showcase: 21-27/11/2024 🥂Vernissage: 21/11, 17:00 🎤 Finissage: 27/11, 18:00 📍 Waschhaus Köpenick (Katzengraben 19, Berlin) 👉🏻 Live painting and lecture (with Li Anna) 📅 24/11/2024, 15:00 📍 Room 1 Finally, please visit the Macro Art Dot profile on Instagram for more information and details. But, tell me dear reader, What’s your favourite version? See you all there!

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Lufo at the Berlin Artists Art Market BAAM 9

Lufo at the Knospen & Beton Exhibition

Lufo at the Come Grinch With Us Exhibition

Rudolph Deconstructed

Lufo at the Macro Art Dot Exhibition

Lufo Art