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Scent
Born in 1951 in Dernbach, West Germany, Jürgen Görg (Yhur-gen Ghurg) has established himself as a master craftsman and consummate artist. His etchings and lithographs reflect his innate talent and imagination.
Görg’s work follows a strong tradition of figurative art with
erotic overtones. The focus centers on body language and kinetic
movement. By leaving the faces vague, with eyes almost always closed,
there is room for dreaming - both in the viewer and within the subjects
of the painting. This quality of the somewhat indefinite yet perfect
form creates a romantic aura.
In his work, Görg explores relationships. A sense of intimacy
prevails, yet the viewer is unsure of the precise nature of that
intimacy. The perfect bodies suggest a relaxed sensuality. The
recurrence of the mask suggests that Görg is exploring the nature of
love and illusion, life as a masquerade or as a continual journey of
transformation.
Görg employs a monochromatic palette, applying soft colour
with graphite combined with translucent layers of oil paint. He focuses
the viewer’s eye through his subtle use of white highlights and sparse
bright colour. The viewer is caught in the melodic flow of Görg’s
delicate and sensual lines and shapes. Space is explored, filled and
accentuated with a lyrical fluidity.