The conquest 1992

Hanno Karlhuber made “The Conquest” with paint, in some space, in some time! Look at the dry, arid, desert landscape, the muted earthy palette of browns, and ochres. Imagine him there, squinting in the sun, methodically applying each painstaking stroke, building up the textures and contours. It’s a world that feels both familiar and alien. What was he thinking when he made it? The painting feels like a meditation on perception, the act of seeing, and the limits of representation. It reminds me of Vija Celmins' meticulous drawings of the desert or the ocean, and how she too was obsessed with capturing the essence of a landscape through careful observation and rendering. Ultimately, "The Conquest" is an artwork that stays with you long after you’ve left it. It’s a testament to how art can open up new ways of seeing, feeling, and thinking about the world around us.