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'During the past 40 years I have used paintings, performances, and film-making as mediums to create a multitude of statements.'
Biography
Bert Esenherz
As a young man Esenherz was inspired by the work of Harald_Naegeli and started spraying some graffiti of his own.
In search of his artistic identity he flirted with the punk movement and participated in the development of techno culture in Berlin. In his twenties he traveled throughout Europe, learned sailing on Lake Constance, and subsequently sailed boats across the Atlantic Ocean.
In the mid-90s with film technology becoming more accessible Esenherz acted upon his long time interest in filmmaking. As an independent filmmaker he has shot a series of satirical silent short movies about the idiosyncrasies of city life.
From that period on, Performance Art was to become a driving force in his work.
In 1994 he created "Wall Hall", an annual two-month public performance. He explores and documents the process of producing, displaying, and celebrating art.
In 2001 Esenherz walked across America pushing a 7 by 5 feet painting on wheels to promote art in local communities across the country. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries both in Europe and in the United States.
From that period on, Performance Art was to become a driving force in his work.
In 1994 he created "Wall Hall", an annual two-month public performance. He explores and documents the process of producing, displaying, and celebrating art.
In 2001 Esenherz walked across America pushing a 7 by 5 feet painting on wheels to promote art in local communities across the country. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries both in Europe and in the United States.