20th-century artists and guest artists present paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, photography, woodwork, and jewelry.
The exhibition WINTERLICHT XIV – 20th-Century Artists & Guests at the Dornenhaus brings together painting, graphic art, sculpture, ceramics, photography, wood art, and jewelry. Works by 20th-century artists are presented alongside pieces by invited guests. A variety of materials, techniques, and artistic styles open up diverse perspectives.
Also on display is the watercolor “Fishermen in the Storm” by the German-Russian painter Alexander Neroslow (1891–1971). It depicts three men pulling a boat through choppy waters toward the shore. Dark clouds, churning water, and the fishermen’s postures convey the strain and their collective struggle against the forces of nature. Turquoise-green waves and a softly colored sky create a striking contrast to the dark boat and the bold colors of their clothing.
Neroslow’s life took him from St. Petersburg to Dresden and on to Leipzig. He initially studied architecture in Dresden; later, he received his artistic training from, among others, Arthur Lewin-Funcke, Lovis Corinth, and Edmund Kesting. Because of his activism against National Socialism, he was imprisoned as a political prisoner at the Waldheim Penitentiary from 1942 to 1945. After the war, he worked as a freelance artist and taught at the Academy of Graphic Arts and Book Design in Leipzig.
By combining different art forms, “WINTERLICHT XIV” invites viewers to take a fresh look at familiar motifs, discover individual modes of expression, and explore the connections between the works.
