SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 - A powerful solo exhibition opens in Berlin, showcasing the sculptural dynamism of Ludwig Schönherr’s abstract works
Ebensperger Gallery Welcomes a Bold Voice in Contemporary Abstraction
As part of the highly anticipated Gallery Weekend Berlin 2025, Ebensperger Gallery proudly unveils a compelling solo exhibition by Ludwig Schönherr. This latest body of work, now on view at the gallery’s Berlin-Wedding location, invites audiences into a captivating world where abstraction meets materiality and emotion is captured in layers of gesture and form.
“When Painting Becomes Sculpture” – A Singular Artistic Philosophy
Schönherr’s paintings challenge conventional definitions by blurring the lines between two-dimensional surfaces and sculptural expression. His canvases do not simply hang—they project, curve, and demand presence. The artist’s practice is deeply rooted in process, with a focus on physicality and transformation that gives each piece a tactile, almost topographical quality.
“My works are a protocol of expression and gesture.”
Speaking about his approach, Schönherr explains, “I see painting as a kind of physical movement protocol, with each stroke capturing a moment of thought, of tension, of release.” This philosophy underpins every aspect of his work, from the selection of materials to the manner in which each layer interacts with the next. The result is a series of pieces that feel both immediate and enduring—records of movement, emotion, and decision.
Material as Message – Depth, Texture, and Tension
Each work in the exhibition is a complex dialogue between body and surface. Schönherr elaborates, “Each piece is a tension field of body, surface, and materiality.” His use of pigments, pastes, and various tactile media creates a striking interplay of light, shadow, and relief. Viewers are drawn not only into the visual rhythms of each painting but also into its palpable sense of depth and physical construction.
Gallery Weekend Berlin – A Platform for Artistic Innovation
Gallery Weekend Berlin is known for spotlighting innovative and influential voices in the international art scene. Schönherr’s inclusion affirms his growing relevance as a contemporary artist who dares to push the boundaries of medium and meaning. Ebensperger Gallery, long known for championing process-oriented and conceptually rich practices, provides the perfect setting for Schönherr’s deeply expressive works.
Engaging with Schönherr’s Work – A Multisensory Encounter
Visitors to the exhibition can expect more than a visual experience. Schönherr’s pieces engage the senses and provoke introspection, challenging viewers to consider how movement, tension, and gesture can be translated into form. Each canvas is a site of conflict and harmony, shaped by the physicality of its creation and the emotional resonance it carries.
Visit the Exhibition
Located in the heart of Berlin-Wedding, Ebensperger Gallery welcomes both seasoned collectors and curious newcomers to explore Ludwig Schönherr’s latest works. This exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in the evolving dialogue between painting and sculpture in contemporary art.
For more information and to plan your visit, please go to ebensperger.net/ludwig-schoenherr.