Portfolio
Non-objective paintings – SYNESTHETIC GARDEN series
SYNESTHETIC GARDEN – non-objective paintings In the series of non-objective paintings called, SYNESTHETIC GARDEN, Jan Astner tells us about his multi sensual perception of the world. He spins anecdotes about our split vision of the world. About deformations between what
Non-objective paintings – SYNESTHETIC GARDEN series
SYNESTHETIC GARDEN – non-objective paintings In the series of non-objective paintings called, SYNESTHETIC GARDEN, Jan Astner tells us about his multi sensual perception of the world. He spins anecdotes about our split vision of the world. About deformations between what
Jan Astner – SYNESTHETIC GARDEN – multi-sensual reception of painting
Synesthetic Gardens – multi-sensual reception of painting By perceiving the world with senses, a person can easily distinguish sounds from smells or images. Sometimes the information provided by different senses becomes unusually combined. This is called synesthesia. Synesthesia is a
Jan Astner – SYNESTHETIC GARDEN – multi-sensual reception of painting
Synesthetic Gardens – multi-sensual reception of painting By perceiving the world with senses, a person can easily distinguish sounds from smells or images. Sometimes the information provided by different senses becomes unusually combined. This is called synesthesia. Synesthesia is a
SYBARITIC POSES – abstract acts
SYBARITIC POSES are abstract acts. The images show contours of the body, the contours of the female body. The form suggests a blissful sybaritic rest, it emanates saturation with oneself, femininity, and what is attractive. They are freely endless poses,
SYBARITIC POSES – abstract acts
SYBARITIC POSES are abstract acts. The images show contours of the body, the contours of the female body. The form suggests a blissful sybaritic rest, it emanates saturation with oneself, femininity, and what is attractive. They are freely endless poses,
VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS- series of abstract cityscapes
VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS – series of abstract cityscapes Jan Astner runs a permanent project – he paints an endless series of abstract cityscapes. He systematically records portraits of visited cities. The project has been going on for several years. There are
VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS- series of abstract cityscapes
VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS – series of abstract cityscapes Jan Astner runs a permanent project – he paints an endless series of abstract cityscapes. He systematically records portraits of visited cities. The project has been going on for several years. There are
VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS – series of abstract paintings
Jan Astner – VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS – series of abstract paintings Jan Astner runs a permanent project – he paints an endless series of abstract cityscapes. He systematically records portraits of visited cities. The project has been going on for several
VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS – series of abstract paintings
Jan Astner – VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS – series of abstract paintings Jan Astner runs a permanent project – he paints an endless series of abstract cityscapes. He systematically records portraits of visited cities. The project has been going on for several
VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS – city art or art about cities
Art in the city and art about cities What can city art be about? We all knowt: cities have their scents, they have their own color palette. They influence our sensations. They have their mysterious nooks and crannies, ugliest alleys,
VOLUPTUOUS TOWNS – city art or art about cities
Art in the city and art about cities What can city art be about? We all knowt: cities have their scents, they have their own color palette. They influence our sensations. They have their mysterious nooks and crannies, ugliest alleys,
Series of drawings – COINCIDENCES
The Coincidences is a series of drawings. A world of fairy-tale landscapes, unusual forms, transformed fields, and sky. Clouds that are not clouds, fields that are not fields. Full of details, precisely drawn with a calligraphic pen and brush. Drawn
Series of drawings – COINCIDENCES
The Coincidences is a series of drawings. A world of fairy-tale landscapes, unusual forms, transformed fields, and sky. Clouds that are not clouds, fields that are not fields. Full of details, precisely drawn with a calligraphic pen and brush. Drawn
COINCIDENCES – monochrome landscapes
Jan Astner – monochrome landscapes Jan Astner creates his monochrome landscapes in his studio. They are inspired by numerous journeys. Every winter, the artist moves to Andalusia and travels regularly. On the Iberian Peninsula, he is fascinated by the sea
COINCIDENCES – monochrome landscapes
Jan Astner – monochrome landscapes Jan Astner creates his monochrome landscapes in his studio. They are inspired by numerous journeys. Every winter, the artist moves to Andalusia and travels regularly. On the Iberian Peninsula, he is fascinated by the sea
Abstract landscapes – COINCIDENCES
All abstract landscapes are a record of emotions, a presentation of a unique view of the world around us. Jan Astner is a landscape painter. In his paintings, he uses sand to emphasize the relationship between his art and nature,
Abstract landscapes – COINCIDENCES
All abstract landscapes are a record of emotions, a presentation of a unique view of the world around us. Jan Astner is a landscape painter. In his paintings, he uses sand to emphasize the relationship between his art and nature,
COINCIDENCES – black and white drawings
Astner’s approach to black and white drawing is based on the thesis that inspiration is the result of reflections and studying a problem. Inspiration for an artist often means a surge of unexpected inspiration. One has to be able to
COINCIDENCES – black and white drawings
Astner’s approach to black and white drawing is based on the thesis that inspiration is the result of reflections and studying a problem. Inspiration for an artist often means a surge of unexpected inspiration. One has to be able to
SYBARITIC POSES big scale acts
The world in which a person lives consists of an interior and surroundings. They are two different worlds, often conflicting or inconsistent. Each of us is different and we are perceiving our surroundings differently. The same applies to the way
SYBARITIC POSES big scale acts
The world in which a person lives consists of an interior and surroundings. They are two different worlds, often conflicting or inconsistent. Each of us is different and we are perceiving our surroundings differently. The same applies to the way
TRANSHUMAN VISIONS – abstract artworks
Transhuman. Transitional human. According to followers of transhumanism, it will produce a supreme and perfect human being. Improved by biotechnology, gene manipulation, brain transplantation … But isn’t it at the same time a huge threat? Are we sure to be
TRANSHUMAN VISIONS – abstract artworks
Transhuman. Transitional human. According to followers of transhumanism, it will produce a supreme and perfect human being. Improved by biotechnology, gene manipulation, brain transplantation … But isn’t it at the same time a huge threat? Are we sure to be
TRANSHUMAN VISIONS abstract portraits
Transhuman Visions by Jan Astner. Rather studies than portraits. Images from the dehumanized, reconfigured future technology. They are all sketches of something that is no longer a face, it is like a transitional phase, a transit on this other, unknown to us reality. The art of calligraphy.
TRANSHUMAN VISIONS abstract portraits
Transhuman Visions by Jan Astner. Rather studies than portraits. Images from the dehumanized, reconfigured future technology. They are all sketches of something that is no longer a face, it is like a transitional phase, a transit on this other, unknown to us reality. The art of calligraphy.
TRANSHUMAN VISIONS drawings
Images from the dehumanized, reconfigured future technology. They are all sketches of something that is no longer a face, it is like a transitional phase, a transit on this other, unknown to us reality. The art of calligraphy.
TRANSHUMAN VISIONS drawings
Images from the dehumanized, reconfigured future technology. They are all sketches of something that is no longer a face, it is like a transitional phase, a transit on this other, unknown to us reality. The art of calligraphy.
TRANQUILIDAD paintings
Tranquilidad means „Calm”, „peace of mind”, „harmony” in Spanish. Our minds are flooded with a constant wave of thoughts that never give us peace, even when we sleep. This can lead to exhaustion and a sense of being lost. A
TRANQUILIDAD paintings
Tranquilidad means „Calm”, „peace of mind”, „harmony” in Spanish. Our minds are flooded with a constant wave of thoughts that never give us peace, even when we sleep. This can lead to exhaustion and a sense of being lost. A
SYBARITIC POSES – abstract painting on paper
SYBARITIC POSES – abstract painting Jan Astner exhibits his works in the style of abstract painting in series. He places them meticulously in a specific order, isolated from elements that could disturb the reception. The aim of this activity is
SYBARITIC POSES – abstract painting on paper
SYBARITIC POSES – abstract painting Jan Astner exhibits his works in the style of abstract painting in series. He places them meticulously in a specific order, isolated from elements that could disturb the reception. The aim of this activity is