- HEROES & IDOLS -
Portrait-Paintings of the greatest Personalities of our Time
In his series "Heroes & Idols," the 23-year-old self-taught artist captures the essence of what are probably the most significant personalities from film, sports, art, music, and history, presenting them in a unique light. The focus is not only on the expression of the face but much more on the harmony of the colors, the prominence of the background, targeted homages, and compositions that lead to portraits offering a deep insight into the character of the person. This is what makes Felix's paintings feel so honest and so close.
"I have always had an affinity for my idols. I emulate them; they give me courage and hope."
Felix himself describes his artworks as "painted by a big fan," filled with anecdotes and stories. His works are bursting with vibrant expression. In preparation for his portraits, the artist first immerses himself deeply in his models to discover their character, their greatest deeds, and how their journey led them to become the person they are today. This step of gathering overarching knowledge about the depicted individual is fundamental to his art, because Felix believes that every person radiates one or multiple colors. This palette is shaped by their actions, thoughts, and worldview, among other things. The bold color combinations, size, and composition of each portrait serve as a lens that condenses the artist's synesthetic sensory impressions onto the canvas, thereby uniting the characterization of this series in its entirety. His portraits are not mere representations; they are human, biographical, and unmistakable.
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