From the cycle "Blickwinkel Oper"
Oil on canvas, 2019, 140 x 100 cm (h x w)
Scene from Act 2 of the opera "Tote Stadt" by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Vienna State Opera, 2017, staged by Willy Decker. Herbert Lippert in the role of Paul.
The performance includes a scene between Paul and his best friend Frank. In the following duet, Frank tries to bring his friend Paul to his senses in order to put an end to his delusions. Frank uses every opportunity presented to him to influence Paul. In this said scene from above to increase his forcefulness even more. Paul holds on to his madness - here as an illuminated "little house" - and tries to leave Frank's words behind him in order to get back into his dream world.
Only two colors determine the ductus of the picture.