Bert Esenherz German, b. 1961
Alien Encounter, 2019
Acrylic on canvas
69 x 90 in. (175 x 229 cm)
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Artistic Essence Alien Encounter offers a bold and cinematic plunge into a moment of extraterrestrial contact. The expansive canvas immerses viewers in suspense, fascination, and wonder—hallmarks of Esenherz’s narrative-rich, abstract style....
Artistic Essence
Alien Encounter offers a bold and cinematic plunge into a moment of extraterrestrial contact. The expansive canvas immerses viewers in suspense, fascination, and wonder—hallmarks of Esenherz’s narrative-rich, abstract style.
Concept & Interpretation
Portraying an encounter with the "other," the piece navigates the thin boundary between curiosity and unease. It captures the psychological charge of confronting the unknown—more an emotional revelation than a sci-fi spectacle.
Context within the Artist’s Practice
Featured in Twelve Chairs Gallery’s “ROOTS” group exhibition alongside works like Flower Heist and Scrubby’s Reception, Alien Encounter represents Esenherz’s focus on storytelling through monumental abstraction.
