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Ulrike Arnold's latest exhibition, titled "Heaven and Earth", has taken the art world by storm, showcasing her unique fusion of art and geology at Johanneskirche. The exhibition features a captivating collection of large-scale Earth Paintings, some of which are accompanied by meteorite paintings, creating a cosmic dialogue between the earthly and the celestial.
Born in Düsseldorf, Arnold's artistic journey began at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. Her work is deeply rooted in nature and the landscapes she physically traverses. She gathers raw earth materials from specific locations, often places with particular geological or spiritual significance, and transforms them into pigments. These pigments are then applied on large-format canvases, emphasising a direct physical connection with the land from which the materials originate.
Some of her works also incorporate meteorite materials, adding a cosmic dimension to her earth-based palette. Arnold has been painting with meteorite dust for the past seventeen years, a testament to her dedication to her unique craft.
The exhibition at Johanneskirche includes six large-scale Earth Paintings, with dimensions of 1.80 meters wide and 7 meters long. Two circular Earth Paintings, with a diameter of 2 meters, were created in 2014/2015 in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The paintings are a tangible representation of Arnold's immersive artistic process, which involves walking, collecting, and painting.
The exhibition also includes photographs and earth samples as a means to bring the audience closer to the creation process of the paintings. Eight documentary photographs by Victor Van Keuren are displayed, capturing Arnold's work in progress.
The dialogue between Arnold's Earth and meteorite paintings invites contemplation on the origin and uniqueness of the earth samples. The exhibition renews respect and admiration for the beauty of the Earth, serving as a poignant reminder of our connection to the natural world.
Arnold's artwork is collected in settings that appreciate eco-art and landscape-driven art, including luxury resorts like Amangiri where her local-pigment works have been sold. Her recent solo exhibition at Johanneskirche is a testament to the enduring appeal of her unique artistic vision.
When she is not traveling, Arnold lives and works in Krefeld. Her art is a testament to her deep connection with nature and her commitment to creating art that fosters a direct, material dialogue with the earth.
[1] Ulrike Arnold: Heaven and Earth, Kunstverein Krefeld, 2021. [2] Ulrike Arnold: Earth Walk, Video Installation, 2018. [3] Ulrike Arnold: Meteorite Paintings, Solo Exhibition, Amangiri, 2019. [4] Ulrike Arnold: Earth Paintings, Solo Exhibition, Johanneskirche, 2022.
- Ulrike Arnold's artwork, such as her Earth Paintings and meteorite paintings, reflect her deep connection with nature and her travel experiences, as seen in her works like "Earth Walk" and her solo exhibitions at Amangiri and Johanneskirche.
- Arnold's unique lifestyle, blending art and geology, is evident in her art tours and immersive artistic process, which takes her to various locations worldwide, like the Atacama Desert in Chile, where she creates her large-scale Earth Paintings.
