Alex Kiessling – Paradigms

a solo exhibition by Alex Kiessling

Paradigms are often depicted as “basic ways of thinking”. Principles, that have burned themselves into the subconscious as patterns. Once in there, these patterns have a massive impact on human actions. They accompany us in everyday life as well as in exceptional situations. Their power is tremendous.

In his solo exhibition “Paradigms”, Alex Kiessling invites us to take a closer look at ourselves – in order to fathom these patterns. Breaking with a set of Do’s and Don’ts, that are equally distributed in our educational system, Alex Kiessling takes us on a journey through different approaches in figurative drawing and graphics. He invites us to join his artistic playground. On view is a selection of illustrations and (very limited edition) prints, blurring the line between the Do and the Don’t. Every art work is hand-colored and an absolute unicum.

“The inner, playing child is bored to death if it permanently copies itself.”

Alex Kiessling lives and works and Vienna. His artistic oevre comprises paintings, illustrations, graphics, photographs and sculptures and has been exhibited all around the globe.