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CHRISTEL SOBKE
art now Lives and works in Berlin, Germany

http://www.art-christel-sobke.de/

A Journey Through Color and Change:
Since the early 1980s, Christel Sobke has embarked on an artistic
voyage, exploring the dynamic interplay between landscapes and the
ravages of pollution. Her oeuvre is a testament to the transformative
power of color in analogue color photography, where hues oscillate
between positive and negative, and light contends with shadow.
Sobke’s methodical approach to composition - repetitive yet
revelatory - draws inspiration from the chromatic studies of Monet
and the pop art sensibilities of Warhol. It is within this rhythmic
constancy that color emerges as the narrative’s protagonist,
predominant blues and greens of her landscapes, punctuated by the
articulating the essence of each scene through its vibrant spectrum.
‘colorful’ whites of clouds, are juxtaposed with the fiery complements
Rejecting the simplicity of depicting destruction in isolation, Sobke’s
of yellow, orange, red, and deep violet - evoking the nocturnal and
canvases are a choreography of metamorphosis and potentiality. The
the incendiary. Deliberately eschewing non-colors like white, black,
grey, and brown, Sobke’s palette is a deliberate choice for vibrancy.
The series progresses from realistic to reverse negative, culminating
in a minimalist distillation of blue, green, yellow, and red. This
interchange of colors - blue with green, yellow with red - creates an
otherworldly allure, further amplified by the use of pastel shades that
radiate both beauty and joy. The culmination of Sobke’s series offers
an optimistic lens through which to view the future, a harmonious
blend of aesthetics and environmental consciousness. This body of
work stands as a clarion call to recognize and preserve the splendor
of our natural world - a world to which we are inextricably linked and
responsible for safeguarding. Through her international exhibitions
spanning 26 countries, Christel Sobke has not only contributed to
the discourse on environmental preservation but has also ignited a
passion for action among her audience. Her art serves as a poignant
reminder of our collective duty to cherish and protect our living space.

 Earth in motion 1, 2024 digital print 55.4x55.4 in. | 70x70 cm.
 Earth in motion 2, 2024 digital print 55.4x55.4 in. | 70x70 cm.
 Mountains and Buildings, 2020 digital print 55.4x55.4 in. | 70x70 cm.
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