andré schmucki

André Schmucki's paintings harbor a distinct hauntological methodology in which the representational image is mystified through layers of paint. Leaving the image distant and intriguing.

It is commonly believed that the primary function of dreams is to psychologically balance and compensate for matters left unsettled during our waking hours. In the dream world, the censors of our mind dissipate and the material in our heads becomes fluid and nonlinear—our past memories, fears and desires all surface symbolically, revealing to us a deeper understanding of ourselves. Metaphorically, this is how I have come to understand my artwork. I see my art as a visual manifestations of my subconscious mind—images that bypass intellectualization to reveal authentic feeling.