Doris Charlotte Becke - Papageno - Sold

This screen print really stands out because of the use of color. The color blue has been used in different ways and forms a nice contrast with the white of the sky, the two white trees and the black rock. The title Papageno refers to a character from Die Zauberflöte van Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Papageno is a birdcatcher and a comedian. He is a womanizer, a timid and not too bright. Despite these character traits, Papageno has a good heart and is used in the Die Zauberflöte eventually rewarded with the girl from his dreams. Papageno is in the work below at the bottom left with a safety net in his hand. Five birds fly away in terror; he failed to to catch birds. Doris Charlotte Becke (1940) is a versatile artist; in addition to screen printing, she is also involved in sculpting, drawing, engraving, etching and painting. She became known for her strong graphics, but in recent years she has mainly focused on painting, partly because of the need for more individual expressiveness. Becke's work is characterized by expressive use of color, speed, powerful lines and movement. She knows the gaze of the spectator to bind to work.