“The rain came at four”
The rain didn’t just come at four on this rainy Friday. Nevertheless, this did not stop numerous visitors from attending the vernissage of the artist Mathias Rößler from Weimar at the ANNELIESE DESCHAUER Gallery in Geisa. Friends and companions of the artist, as well as art lovers from the surrounding area, traveled from far and wide to enjoy an abstract, profound painting using various techniques.
In the eye of the beholder
The work “Um 4 kam der Regen” aroused curiosity to “read into” the works. No raindrops, no storm clouds can be seen in the picture, but large color fields in red, green and blue. So it was in the eye of the beholder to recognize the rainy day, which is not grey and gloomy, but shows optimism and joie de vivre.
The laudatory speech was held by Asuka Lionera, bestselling author of romantic fantasy literature from Rasdorf.
Born in 1957, Mathias Rößler, who did not study art at the Bauhaus, but music at the Franz Liszt School of Music, came to art through visits to exhibitions. Although his first artistic interests were already popular with his schoolmates as a 16-year-old, where he drew portraits of Jimmy Hendrix, for example, he made the transition from music to art in the “wild 90s”.
This led to various exhibitions of his work in the 1990s.
Experimental painting
In his first studio in Weimar, Rößler experimented with colors, ink and pastel techniques, but also oil on parchment, wooden panels and later canvases. Initially self-taught, he later worked with Gottfried Schüler and then studied with Roger Bonnard.
The exhibition in Geisa features works on canvas and wood, as well as collages.
Rößler now also works as a lecturer at the Weimar School of Painting and Drawing.
But the connection between music and art is not limited to his work.
For the first time, the vernissage was accompanied musically by his wife Andrea Rößler, who played powerful but soulful pieces on the guitar. Andrea Rößler and her daughter Asuka Lionera are otherwise on the road as a team for musical readings, where Mathias Rößler can “at least carry the speakers”.
Emotional speech
In his short, emotional speech, Rößler thanked everyone who was and is involved in the exhibition. He was impressed by the gallery, the cordiality at the planning meeting a year ago, but also by the laudator.
Words of thanks from the association chairwoman
Doris Heim, first chairwoman of the Förderverein Kunst, Kultur und Wissenschaft Geisa e.V., was also impressed by the artist and the many visitors who had traveled from far and wide.
Sylvia Möller skillfully and sensitively accompanied the guests through the program. She found fitting words when introducing the musical accompaniment, linking song lyrics with the work and creations of the artist Mathias Rößler.
An exhibition that invites you to take a closer look.
Not only the “Crazy Colors” speak for themselves, but also the picture titles, which should be read after viewing. Because then the viewers will certainly have new thoughts, interpretations and opportunities for exchange.
Everyone who has registered for the workshop with Mathias Rößler in June can look forward to it.
“If we get together to do such beautiful things, why shouldn’t the world know?”
Exhibition ends on June 2
With this in mind, the association invites all interested parties to visit the exhibition, which can be viewed in the ANNELIESE DESCHAUER Gallery until June 2, 2024 (during opening hours and by appointment via the Geisa tourist office).
The impressive pictures by Mathias Rößler can also be purchased.
Anyone looking for a special gift for themselves or others will find a large selection of different designs and sizes.
Text: Antje Neiße
Photos: Astrid Weimann-Heim
Many art enthusiasts attended the vernissage, including Christina Zimmermann from Philippsthal (left), who exhibited at Galerie Geisa in 2021, here with amateur photographer Astrid Weimann-Heim.