Published by Hermit Press, Düsseldorf.
Special edition to accompany the book "Sarajevo 96" from 2001.
Sarajewo 18 (2005) by Günther Uecker is a minimalist yet emotionally charged screenprint, created as part of a special edition to accompany the book Sarajevo 96. Known for his tactile nail reliefs and kinetic works, Uecker here employs restrained gestures in black ink across a near-empty white field. The sparse composition evokes both fragility and violence, with sweeping, erratic marks that may reference ruins, scars, or remnants. The piece aligns with Uecker's recurring engagement with themes of trauma, memory, and the aftermath of conflict. While abstract, the title grounds the work in a specific historical context—Sarajevo’s war-torn landscape—inviting reflection on destruction and resilience. Published by Hermit Press in Düsseldorf in a limited edition of 60, each print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Gunther Uecker (Germany, 1930) is a key figure in the ZERO movement. Known for his nail-covered sculptures and reliefs, he explores light, shadow, and texture in dynamic ways. His works, often interactive, reflect themes of nature, rhythm, and spirituality, making him one of Germany’s most innovative postwar artists.
Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.
Published by Hermit Press, Düsseldorf.
Special edition to accompany the book "Sarajevo 96" from 2001.
Sarajewo 18 (2005) by Günther Uecker is a minimalist yet emotionally charged screenprint, created as part of a special edition to accompany the book Sarajevo 96. Known for his tactile nail reliefs and kinetic works, Uecker here employs restrained gestures in black ink across a near-empty white field. The sparse composition evokes both fragility and violence, with sweeping, erratic marks that may reference ruins, scars, or remnants. The piece aligns with Uecker's recurring engagement with themes of trauma, memory, and the aftermath of conflict. While abstract, the title grounds the work in a specific historical context—Sarajevo’s war-torn landscape—inviting reflection on destruction and resilience. Published by Hermit Press in Düsseldorf in a limited edition of 60, each print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Gunther Uecker (Germany, 1930) is a key figure in the ZERO movement. Known for his nail-covered sculptures and reliefs, he explores light, shadow, and texture in dynamic ways. His works, often interactive, reflect themes of nature, rhythm, and spirituality, making him one of Germany’s most innovative postwar artists.
It’s about…creating… an instrument with which we can eat art.
- Gunther Uecker
Gunther Uecker (b. 1930, Germany) is a German artist renowned for his innovative contributions to kinetic art and Op art. He is best known as a key member of the ZERO group, a collective of artists who sought to redefine art in the aftermath of World War II. Uecker's work is characterized by his use of nails as a primary medium, creating dynamic, textured surfaces that interact with light and shadow. These nail-reliefs are both tactile and visually striking, embodying a sense of movement and energy. His explorations of light, shadow, and surface texture have made him a significant figure in post-war European art. Uecker's work has been exhibited in major museums around the world, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Also referred to as Earth Art, Earthworks, or Environmental Art, Land Art is a sculptural movement that involves creating artworks that integrate conceptual or physical elements of the earth or landscape into the finished piece. These works often interact directly with the environment, using natural materials and settings to explore themes related to nature, place, and time