Splinters and Shards at the Freising City Library: Experience Lars Herrmann's Artistic Worlds
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Splinters and Shards: Lars Herrmann's Enigmatic Visual Worlds in Freising
The Freising City Library presents an impressive overview of the long-term work of Freising artist Lars Herrmann from October 24 to November 28, 2026. The exhibition invites a concentrated examination of works that lie between reality, fantasy, and surrealism. Admission is free.
The Ballpoint Pen as a Precise Drawing Tool
At the center of the exhibition is the drawing with the ballpoint pen. With finely differentiated strokes, varying pressure, and closely set hatching, Lars Herrmann develops an unusual drawing depth. Wide image spaces emerge from the lightest hairlines, while deep black shadows create an intense, almost corporeal effect.
The everyday writing instrument transforms into a highly sensitive tool of contemporary drawing. Herrmann's works demonstrate how much nuance, tension, and poetic intensity can arise from a single line.
Between Realism, Fantasy, and Surrealism
The motifs oscillate between precise observation and dreamlike transcendence. Enigmatic scenes, fantastic landscapes, and unusual perspectives open up image spaces where the familiar and the surreal intertwine. Influences from realism, surrealism, and fantastic art merge into a distinctive viewpoint on human inner worlds.
Literary inspirations, including the worlds of H. P. Lovecraft and J. R. R. Tolkien, have also left traces in Herrmann's visual language. Additionally, personal memories, mythological hints, and motifs from the Freising area enrich the artwork. Thus, a form of art emerges that invites not only observation but also intellectual continuation.
Insights into Around Two Decades of Artistic Work
The exhibition gathers works from approximately twenty years. Some pieces have yet to be publicly seen in Freising. About 200 works by Lars Herrmann are already in private collections, reflecting the resonance his unmistakable ballpoint pen drawings have found among art lovers.
The artist, born in the Erzgebirge region, studied art history and has been living as a freelance artist in Freising since 2017. In addition to his own artistic work, he curates exhibitions for the Freisinger Mohr Art Association. His works have been exhibited in museums, galleries, and exhibition spaces both domestically and abroad.
A Quiet Exhibition Atmosphere Between Art and Literature
The Freising City Library offers a special setting for the drawings. Among books, reading areas, and literary references, an exhibition atmosphere emerges where the connection of image, narrative, and inner imagination can be experienced immediately. The tranquil environment supports an intense aesthetic experience and invites viewers to absorb details, shadows, and lines for an extended time.
The exhibition can be visited during the opening hours of the city library: Tuesday from 10 AM to 7 PM, Wednesday to Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. The vernissage took place on October 23, 2026, and was inaugurated by art historian Dr. Veronika Winkler.
Conclusion: Drawing as a Journey into Inner Visual Spaces
“Splinters and Shards” awaits art enthusiasts with poetic, fantastical, and mysterious drawings that detach the ballpoint pen from its everyday context. Lars Herrmann combines technical precision with literary imagination and a sensitive exploration of dreams, memory, and reality. Those who appreciate contemporary drawing, regional art, and intense examination of works will experience an inspiring art experience at the Freising City Library. A visit is definitely worthwhile.
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- Website: https://lars-herrmann.net/
