Torsten Trantow
THOTRA
My artistic work moves within
the tension field of abstraction.
Here, I work with the idea of contrasting
colors, textures, and surfaces,
experimenting with them and trying
to recognize how they react and
harmonize with each other.
I work with these qualities and
allow the work to develop within
itself. Feelings, thoughts, and
emotions flow into my work.
Before each canvas, I dare to try
to incorporate new ideas.
To transcend the rules of
perspective to explore new
fields of abstraction.
Born on May 29, 1975, and
raised in a small town in the
southern German Rhine Valley,
over time I discovered the urban
energy and diversity of big cities.
I incorporate these impressions
into my art, among other things.
Especially the architecture, facades,
and walls with their graffiti,
which inspire me.
The traces of time that can
be seen in them. These impressions
have shaped me and are reflected
in all their diversity in my work.
After training as a graphic designer,
I have been working as a freelance
illustrator for book publishers
and daily newspapers in Europe
for 20 years. My passion for art
has existed since my youth,
and I also discovered my devotion
to abstract painting in recent
years. In my abstract works,
I depict a journey that not only
reflects my own artistic
development but also invites the
viewer to discover and experience
their own path through my works.
This allows each viewer to decide
for themselves how much they
want to absorb the colors,
shapes, and content.
The paintings have been presented
internationally in group exhibitions
and at art fairs.