Reflection of the modern mood of the artist Ludwig Reis

For centuries, the atmosphere of the Big Apple has attracted artists and sculptors, while preserving the creative heritage of previous generations and opening the doors to young talent.
  For the second decade, I have been writing about the bright representatives of our emigration who enriched the culture of the United States on the pages of the newspaper “R.Advertising” and on the Internet.
Recently at Art on the Terrace Gallery in St. Island hosted an exhibition of works by Ludwig Reis, a professional who graduated from the Lviv Art Academy half a century ago and has since been working in New York. The exhibition became an important event in the art world. Many of the artist’s works are already kept in private collections in different countries, and new ones are presented at the exhibition. It’s interesting why a professional of such a high level switched to a philosophical context in his work and defined his direction as philosophical conceptualism, presenting works in this style to the public, and previously created portraits, landscapes, still lifes, etc. As everything in the world changes, so does his work evolves, delights and attracts fans and art connoisseurs.
It is no coincidence that numerous fans and friends came to visit his exhibition. It was nice to meet the Vice-President of the Guild of Jewish Artists and Craftsmen, female leader Nina Tsipina, President of the Association of Holocaust Survivors Vladimir Ripa, professional artists, American doctors, and representatives of the creative intelligentsia.
There is something magical in the world of art, and artists have the power to make us reconsider reality. Exhibitions of contemporary masters provide an opportunity to see the world through the eyes of creative individuals. Contemporary artist Ludwig Reis embodies the spirit of the times and brings innovative ideas to the world of art. His work does not lend itself to easy interpretation; it is designed to expand the boundaries of our perception and immerse ourselves in the world of abstract forms and emotional experiences. One of the key features of the artist’s works is their versatility. Each work has a depth of meaning that can be interpreted differently, depending on your own experience and perception. Using various techniques and materials, the artist creates objects of applied art and canvases that seem to invite the viewer to penetrate into the very depths of his inner world. Each work in the exhibition is a unique work of art, but at the same time they are all united by the common aesthetics and ideology of the author. From abstract compositions to bold experiments with texture, material and color, each work makes the viewer stop and think, such as the works dedicated to doctors who saved people during the pandemic. A woman in gold earrings and a tattoo on her chest personifies bad taste, and the painting “The Naked King” speaks for itself. Each work carries a philosophical meaning.
An important part of the exhibition is not only the artist’s work itself, but also his interaction with the public. His short lectures and discussions of works allowed the audience to dive deeper into the world of art and get to know the author personally.
The Ludwig Ries exhibition was not only an event in the art world. A visit to it turns into an exciting journey into the modern world of creativity, leaving an unforgettable impression.
Marina Lagunova