AUSSTELLUNG / EXHIBITION

Ausstellungsdauer:

06.07.2025 – 01.08.2025

Bei der Ausstellung handelt es sich um eine Gemeinschaftsausstellung der Leonberger Künstler Richard Mierniczak und Karin Liedtke. Während Richard Mierniczak impressionistische Landschaften präsentiert, zeigt Karin Liedtke abstrakte Bilder.

Vernissage:

06.07.2025, 11:15 Uhr

Begleitende Veranstaltungen während der Ausstellung:

Künstlergespräch am

24.07.25 vom 15:00 -18:00.

Öffnungszeiten:

Freitag 08:30–12:30

Samstag Geschlossen

Sonntag Geschlossen

Montag 08:30–15:00

Dienstag 08:30–12:30

Mittwoch 08:30–12:30

Ausstellungsort:

RUTESHEIMER RATHAUS

Leonberger Str. 15

71277 Rutesheim

 

Mainau Garden 3. - Peonia Lactiflora

The painting shows a magnificently flowering shrub of Peonia lactiflora, also known as the sweet peony, in full bloom in the botanical gardens on the island of Mainau. The flowers of the shrub dominate the picture with their lush, silky leaves in a delicate yellow colour that fades into a soft white towards the edges. Each individual flower seems to glow from within, as if the sunlight is shining through the thin petals. The bush is surrounded by lush green foliage, which contrasts sharply with the pastel-coloured blossoms. The painting technique places particular emphasis on fine details: the texture of the petals, the play of light and shadow and the natural elegance of the plant are at the centre of the composition. It is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the botanical diversity of the island of Mainau.

80x60 cm, oil on canvas, 2025

Forest at Baerensee 2. (Bärensee)

With this painting, I wanted to capture the gentle melancholy and quiet power of an autumnal forest - a place of transition, light and stillness. The forest, which rises on a hillside, bears the signs of autumn. The late afternoon sun casts long, soft shadows of the trees on the ground. In impressionist style, the picture is not an exact depiction of reality, but an invitation to immerse oneself in the mood of a fleeting moment. The light is the actual motif, refracted in the foliage and blurring the boundary between sky and earth. The slope gently leads the eye into the depths of the picture and gives the viewer a feeling of vastness and at the same time a sense of security. As a work of art in the living room, this picture radiates calm and grounding. It brings a piece of nature into everyday life, a pause in the constant flow of time. The warm colour tones and the balanced interplay of light and shadow have a calming effect and create an atmosphere of deceleration. It reminds us that beauty lies in change - and that autumn is not the end, but a quiet new beginning. The picture thus becomes a quiet companion that creates space for breathing, reflection and inner contemplation.

100x100 cm, oil on canvas, 2025

Small river

The impressionist painting shows a peaceful winter landscape not far from my house. A narrow, almost motionless river flows through the middle of the picture, running like a silent ribbon through the snow-covered landscape. Tall, bare trees line the banks to the left and right - their delicate branches reach up into the gray-blue winter sky and are gently reflected in the mirror-smooth water. The scene is bathed in a soft, diffuse light. The low winter sun breaks through the pale haze and bathes the snow cover in a soft, luminous white. Long shadows cast by the trees cover the snow and give the landscape depth and structure. On the near horizon, which is lightly dipped in mist, you can make out a shady copse - a quiet boundary between the river and the wider landscape. The color palette is restrained: cool blue, muted white and soft earth tones dominate the picture and create a melancholy, peaceful atmosphere.

Work on stretcher frame. Sides are painted. Ready for hang.

Small river

80x140 cm, oil on canvas, 2025

AUSSTELLUNG / EXHIBITION

At the end of April I will be exhibiting my last impressionist paintings in my studio. Everyone is cordially invited. I will be present in person throughout the exhibition.

Forest at Baerensee 1. (Bärensee)

The painting captures the tranquil magic of a late autumn forest in an impressionistic style. The scene is bathed in soft pastel colours that work harmoniously together to create a vivid interplay of light and colour. The sun's rays penetrate the dense foliage, gently penetrating the treetops and casting a golden glow on the forest floor. The treetops shimmer in a palette of bright yellows, warm oranges and fiery reds, while contrasting shades of cool violet, blue and soft turquoise green can be found in the shadows of the scenery. The artist has deliberately omitted details in favour of the atmosphere, so that the brushstrokes appear lively and spontaneous. The light seems to dance, as if it is drawn into the movement of the colours and conveys a feeling of warmth, nostalgia and the transience of the moment.

80x80 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2024

Lake by roadside

Ein impressionistisches Gemälde zeigt die Szene eines Sees kurz nach Sonnenuntergang, eingefangen in weichen, pastellfarbenen Tönen. Der See liegt ruhig neben einer Straße, deren Verlauf auf dem Bild vermutet wird. Im Hintergrund ist das gegenüberliegende, von Bäumen gesäumte Ufer zu erkennen. Darüber spannt sich ein zarter Abendhimmel, dessen Farben von zartem Rosa über sanftes Blau bis hin zum Dunkelblau der Wolken reichen. Im Vordergrund ist Schilf zu sehen, leicht verschwommen und in Bewegung, was dem Bild eine dynamische Atmosphäre verleiht, so als würde man selbst daran vorbeilaufen. Das Wasser des Sees spiegelt sanft die Farben des Himmels wider, und die Pinselstriche sind locker und weich, was dem Gemälde eine verträumte, fast flüchtige Stimmung verleiht. 

110x60 cm, Oil on canvas, 2024

View on Antibes 2.

The painting shows an enchanting view of Antibes, seen from the opposite shore of the picturesque Cap d'Antibes. The impressionistic depiction lends the scene a timeless elegance and captures the atmosphere of the southern French coastal town in a unique way. The sun bathes the town of Antibes in a warm, golden light. The façades of the houses glow in different shades of colour, from soft pastel yellow to warm terracotta. The sun's rays cast delicate shadows on the historic buildings and reflect the charm of the Mediterranean architecture. The mountains of the Provençal Alps rise majestically in the background. Some peaks are shrouded in clouds and mist, lending the picture a certain mysticism. The sea, which separates Antibes from the coast opposite, is painted in various shades of blue and turquoise. The waves are depicted with lively brushstrokes, giving the impression of movement and the play of light.

60x60 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2024

Mainau Garden 2. -Wisteria

The impressionist painting shows a dreamy scene on the island of Mainau, in which a garden comes to life in spring. In the foreground, lush Wisteria blossoms in delicate shades of blue and purple hang down from a pergola. The flowers appear to be almost floating, as if they are dancing lightly in the wind. Sunlight falls gently through the canopy of leaves and bathes the scene in a soft, golden glow. The lights and shadows are subtle and flow into one another, as is typical of Impressionism. The background is slightly blurred and shows the lush garden of the island with its rich green tones, while the radiant colors of the blossoms immerse the viewer in a peaceful, almost magical atmosphere.

60x60 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2024

Mainau Garden 1.

This impressionist painting shows the lush blooms of the rhododendrons on the island of Mainau  (Lake Constance) in full bloom. The bright colors of the flowers dominate the scene, with pink, purple, white and red glowing in harmonious interplay. The painting style is loose and flowing, with short, visible brushstrokes that reinforce the impression of movement and light. The rhododendron bushes spread out in the foreground, their voluminous clusters of flowers appearing almost alive. The leaves are painted in various shades of green, lending the flowers even more luminosity. Part of Lake Constance can be seen in the background, with the shore opposite. Some trees and smaller bushes protrude into the scene, their silhouettes slightly blurred in the diffuse light.

140x110 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2024

Pond at golf course

The impressionist painting shows a picturesque bank of a pond on a sunny early fall day. Delicate shrubs and trees grow on the shore, depicted in various shades of green and orange. A sunny meadow opens up in the background, glowing in a soft light. Behind it stretches a forest with trees in warm autumn colors such as yellow, orange and red, creating a harmonious and lively scene. The water of the pond is littered with countless autumn leaves that vary in color from brown to red to gold. These leaves float gently on the surface of the water and form a lively mosaic. The clear blue of the sky is reflected between the leaves and shimmers through the gaps.

140x80 cm, Oil on Canvas, 2024.