Karl Heinz Essig: An Artist Who INSPIRES.
One should take the time to contemplate the art of Karl Heinz Essig—to feel its full fascination and come to understand its significance. Time and again, collectors and art lovers are deeply inspired by the artist’s works.
The concept of enthusiasm encompasses much of what plays a major role in and is expressed through the art of Karl Heinz Essig. It derives from the Greek term ἐνθουσιασμός, enthousiasmós. Etymologically, it refers to inspiration through divine revelation or the presence of a god.
When viewed against this backdrop, a quote from Karl Heinz Essig—who once said, “When I am in a certain state, I no longer paint on my own”—takes on a deeper meaning. Essig is describing precisely that state of divine inspiration that transcends human reason and finds its expression in the act of artistic creation.
Art does not necessarily stem from “skill”—that is, technical ability—but rather from “communication”: conveying something to the viewer, broadening their perspective; offering opportunities to stimulate and question their thoughts. Karl Heinz Essig’s art invites the viewer to expand their consciousness by raising questions about meaning and existence. His paintings encourage the viewer to search, and upon closer inspection, they will discover a wealth of diverse elements.
To this end, the artist works with a symbolic language, such as the symbol of the eye, which in mythology is called the third eye of God. The bird, which appears in many of his paintings, represents freedom and the ability to view things from a higher perspective.
Small, barely visible figures often appear in his paintings, hiding behind a bouquet of flowers or entering the scene from the side. These “shadow beings” take on a deeper meaning on a higher level of consciousness. They appear as beings that are there and yet are not.
In his book Quantum Philosophy and the Interworld:, Dr. Ulrich Warnke writes: ” „Die Informationsgebilde der Interwelt sind, so wie wir Menschen auch, allein geistiger Natur. Geist, Seele und die Inhalte der Interwelt bestehen ewig!” (The informational structures of the Interworld, just like us humans, are purely spiritual in nature. Spirit, soul, and the contents of the Interworld exist eternally!)
“The author takes us on an exciting journey into the Interworld, the realm of the ceaselessly active, intelligent, yet largely hidden quantum consciousness. In the mythologies of the world, information from this interworld often appears as ‘beings’: as elemental spirits, angels, fairies, elves, and devas. Experiences that people on every continent have had with the interworld are very similar to one another. Today, this interworld can also be plausibly explained through the natural sciences.”Dr. Ulrich Warnke schreibt in seinem Buch Quantenphilosophie und Interwelt: „Die Informationsgebilde der Interwelt sind, so wie wir Menschen auch, allein geistiger Natur. Geist, Seele und die Inhalte der Interwelt bestehen ewig!
One cannot help but suspect that Karl Heinz Essig perceives, consciously or unconsciously, the spirit and soul that surround and dwell within us, and that he attempts to depict the creatures of the interworld in his paintings. Does Karl Heinz Essig, too, connect with this interworld while painting in a certain state of mind? Does he wish to invite us to share in it?
Does Karl Heinz Essig also connect with this otherworldly realm when he paints while in a certain state? Is he inviting us to share in it?
Karl Heinz Essig’s art extends far beyond the purely representational. “Art is far more than its actual subject matter and more than its materiality. It is spirit. It is vision. It is insight. Art is always both tradition and innovation. A work of art is created through an appreciation of the past, an understanding of the present, and, ultimately, a visionary gaze into the future.ⅲ
We cordially invite you to embark on a fascinating journey: a journey into the world of Karl Heinz Essig, into a world of magical creatures and the interworld, into a world of nature and hidden messages.
Karl Heinz Essig:
Sehen und Verstehen
Die Galerie Silvia Strüßmann (Hrsg.), Detmold 2012, S. 4.
Dr. Ulrich Warnke:
Quantenphilosophie und Interwelt –
Der Zugang zur verborgenen Essenz des menschlichen Wesens.
Scorpio Verlag GmbH & Co.KG Berlin/ München 2013, S. 159.
Vgl. Ebenda, Klappentext.
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