JENS KAEUMLE
Golden Mind, 2020 oil paint, linseed oil, gold foil, paper, cardboard 17 x 22 inches Artwork: Jens Kaeumle; Photography: Robert Cooper
The Cotton Field, 2018 oil paint, wax, linseed oil, ink, charcoal, burlap, printing ink 72 x 108 inches Artwork: Jens Kaeumle; Photography: Robert Cooper
Betty, Painting time, portrait 9, 2015 wax, linseed oil, oil paint on wooden frame 18 x 22 inches Artwork: Jens Kaeumle; Photography: Robert Cooper
The Bike, 2022 oil paint, wax, linseed oil, printing ink, ink, charcoal, gold foil, burlap 40 x 40 inches Artwork: Jens Kaeumle; Photography: Robert Cooper
Kaeumle's art is a dialogue with history and philosophy, exploring themes of appearance, truth, Identity, and the human condition. American History, Youth and American Football serves as a central theme in Kaeumle's work. Kaeumle's portraits and art works highlight the duality of the American dream, capturing both the aspirations and the challenges it faces.
About
Born in Germany, Kaeumle's artistic inclinations were nurtured from an early age, leading to a lifetime dedicated to exploring the depths of human experience through art.
Jens Kaeumle's passion for art began in his childhood, taking art classes that laid the foundation for his formal education. At 18, he enrolled at Hamburg Armgartstrasse, Fachhochschule für Gestaltung, marking the official start of his academic pursuit in the arts. His education was enriched by studying under renowned painters Bettina Kresslein and Bernd Mack, and the esteemed sculptor Max Schmitz. This early tutelage instilled in him a deep appreciation for both traditional and contemporary artistic techniques.
Kaeumle's thirst for knowledge and artistic growth led him to the Royal College of Art in London, where he pursued an MFA. During his time at the Royal College, Kaeumle's creative explorations expanded beyond painting and sculpture to fashion and a persistent fascination with the human body. This period was crucial in shaping his interdisciplinary approach to art, allowing him to merge different mediums and techniques seamlessly.
Initially, Kaeumle established himself primarily as a painter and illustrator. However, his career trajectory soon diversified, incorporating fashion, sculpture, mixed media collage, and time-based media. This evolution reflects his relentless pursuit of new forms of expression and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms.
His extensive travels and residencies across Europe and the United States have significantly influenced his artistic practice. Today, he splits his time between Savannah, Georgia; Stuttgart, Germany; and Paris, France. These diverse cultural experiences infuse his work with a unique blend of perspectives, enriching his artistic narrative.
Kaeumle's art is a dialogue with history and philosophy, exploring themes of appearance, truth, Identity, and the human condition. His ability to merge the abstract with the concrete, the emotional with the factual, creates a compelling visual narrative that speaks to the viewer on multiple levels.
American History, Youth and American Football serves as a central theme in Kaeumle's portraits and art works, exploring both the unifying power of symbolism and its role as a conduit for the American Dream. Kaeumle's portraits and art works highlight the duality of the American dream, capturing both the aspirations and the challenges it faces.
Photo: Courtesy of the artist
Photography: Robert Cooper