Gerd Pfanstiel (born 1956 in Thuringia) is a German painter and sculptor whose work is defined by powerful, expressive oil painting and sculptural design. Inspired by the greats of art history such as Renoir and Delacroix, he combines masterful technique with a passionate approach to light and color.
Artistic Career, Studies & Sculpture
Gerd Pfanstiel combines a sound academic background with intensive autodidactic development:
- Graphic Design: Studied from 1998 to 1999.
- Sculpture: Studying since 2016 at the Institute for Fine Arts and Art Therapy (ibkk) in Bochum.
- Specializations & Plastic Arts: Courses in wood carving and woodturning in Tyrol as well as continuous further training in digital image and text processing.
- Study Trips: Gained important inspiration in France (Normandy, Brittany, Alsace), Vienna, and Switzerland.
Style, Media & Celebrity Portrait Series
Gerd Pfanstiel's portfolio is rich in technical and thematic diversity:
- Oil Painting & Mixed Media: Classical oil painting as his preferred primary medium, supplemented by acrylic and modern mixed media techniques.
- Expressive Subjects: Abstract compositions, powerful nature motifs, and sculptural spatiality.
- Portrait Series since 2022: A special highlight is his striking series of expressive portraits in which he immortalizes great artistic geniuses as well as legends of the rock and pop scene in dynamic color worlds.
National and International Exhibitions
Gerd Pfanstiel's artworks have already been presented in numerous cities and galleries:
- Germany: Berlin, Hamburg, Jena, Weimar, Erfurt, Hameln, Rodgau, Meissen, as well as in cities across Thuringia.
- International & Digital: Selected digital exhibitions including in Miami, Palma de Mallorca, and Zurich.
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