georgsteidinger
Georg Steidinger
Loud and raw, yet emotional and poetic at the same time,
I consciously break genre boundaries – combining
typographic and painterly elements into multi-layered works.
Bridges to self-reflection:
Georg Steidinger and the transformative power of art
My artistic creation is deeply rooted in the aesthetics of life as I have experienced it through my socio-cultural environment in music, fashion, and film. Often loud and raw, yet emotional and poetic, I consciously break genre boundaries and combine typographic and painterly elements into multi-layered works. This approach allows me to reflect the contradictions of our modern culture in a unique blend of visual and textual components.
My inner drive is to depict the beauty and complexity of life and to challenge conventions. The world is full of ambivalence and ambiguity, constantly urging us to rethink our perspectives. My art questions the status quo and encourages looking beyond the surface to view things from new angles.
Growing up in a world full of contradictions has inspired me to adopt various perspectives and express them in my art. Every experience, whether positive or negative, offers valuable insights and contributes to the development of my artistic expression.
My art addresses social, political, and cultural issues and questions the challenges of our world. It is a critical reflection and a call to advocate for positive change. I inspire the viewers of my works to explore their own identity and aim to take them on an introspective journey that encourages personal growth and freedom.
Georg Steidinger: A rebellious spirit under the spell of art
Georg Steidinger, born in 1963, was never someone who simply conformed to norms. His relationship with art was marked by deep ambivalence from the very beginning.
For him, the established art scene represented an overrated self-presentation, which he challenged with the raw energy of punk rock. A decisive moment in his young life was a visit to the Kunstmuseum Bern, where, with a rebellious sparkle in his eyes, he entered a room installation by Joseph Beuys. In a bold act of self-assertion, he carried the heavy iron rods of the installation across the room, exclaiming, “I can do this too.”
This provocative act marked the beginning of a new artistic journey, where he decided that one does not need to be an academically trained artist to create meaningful art.
Georg’s path into art did not begin in a traditional studio but in the vibrant underground scenes of the 1980s, where he worked as a musician and producer. His first professional steps into the media world were made when the first private radio stations went on air and later with one of the first online providers. However, his curiosity and drive for innovation eventually led him to take the step into the art world.
In the studio, Georg found the freedom that was denied to him in his professional life. The hours in the studio were a bright spot in an otherwise externally controlled week. In the creative process, he let his energy flow onto the canvas, combining expressionist brushstrokes with letters, words, and texts, which led to his trademark #4letterart.
His works have already gained attention in many places and are increasingly appreciated internationally. Through gallery exhibitions and art fairs, Georg Steidinger has secured a firm place in the art market. Today, he lives and works in Munich and Kitzbühel, where he continues to pursue his unique artistic vision.
