Screenprint by Edgar Hofschen

Edgar Hofschen (1941–2016) was a German artist whose work is associated with analytical painting, a minimalist approach to abstract art that focuses on the material properties of the artwork itself, such as canvas, paint, and texture, without attempting to represent external subjects or emotions.

Born in Tapiau (now Gwardejsk, Russia), Hofschen grew up in the Bergisches Land region of Western Germany. After studying pedagogy, art history, and philosophy in Wuppertal and Cologne, he pursued painting at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, graduating in 1975.

A member of the Deutscher Künstlerbund, he participated in significant exhibitions, including documenta 6 in 1977, and is represented in notable galleries such as Galerie Nothelfer in Berlin and Mike Karstens in Münster.

Screenprinting, also known as serigraphy, is a printmaking technique that involves transferring a design onto a surface through a mesh screen.

The process begins with preparing the screen, which is typically made of fine silk or synthetic material stretched over a frame. A stencil of the design is applied to the screen to block out areas where ink should not pass through. The screen is then placed over the printing surface, such as paper or fabric, and ink is applied on top of the screen. Using a squeegee, the ink is evenly pressed through the open areas of the mesh onto the surface below.

Each color in the design requires a separate screen and layer of ink, which are carefully aligned to ensure precision. This method allows for bold, vibrant, and highly detailed prints.

In the FRIDAY BIRD Classic Collection, we present works by established artists that we have selected from galleries, publishers or other art institutions. It is important to us that they fit in with our aesthetic of timeless, beautiful art, in which we see a poetic quality. We carefully check the provenance of each individual work to ensure its authenticity.