Lars Herrmann’s “Splinters and Shards”: Drawing Between Dream and Reality
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Splinters and Shards: Lars Herrmann’s Mysterious Imagery in Freising
The City Library of Freising presents from October 24 to November 28, 2026, an overview of nearly two decades of work by the Freising artist Lars Herrmann. The exhibition combines contemporary drawing with elements of realism, fantasy, and surrealism. Admission is free.
The Ballpoint Pen as an Artistic Instrument
The focus of Lars Herrmann’s work is the drawing with a ballpoint pen. Through finely differentiated lines, varying pressure, and dense hatching, bright hairlines, deep shadows, and extraordinary spatial intensity emerge. The everyday writing tool transforms into a precise instrument of poetic and compelling image design.
Between Reality, Fantasy, and Surrealism
Insights into Nearly Two Decades of Artistic Development
The exhibition gathers works from the period around 2008 to 2026 and also showcases pieces that have not been publicly presented in Freising before. Lars Herrmann draws thematic impulses from literature, music, walks along the Isar, and intense observations of human inner worlds. The fantastic narrative realms of H. P. Lovecraft and J. R. R. Tolkien as well as views of the cathedral city also resonate.
Art Historical Context and Artist Biography
Lars Herrmann was born in 1968 in the Ore Mountains, studied art history, and has worked as a freelance artist since 2003. Since 2017, he lives and works in Freising and curates exhibitions for the Freisinger Mohr Art Association there. His works have been shown in museums, galleries, and exhibition spaces at home and abroad; numerous pieces are in private collections. Awards such as the Art Prize of the City of Ansbach, the Franconian Art Prize, and the Artist Prize of Sparkasse Nürnberg underscore his artistic recognition.
Aesthetic Experience in the City Library
Between books, reading rooms, and cultural education, a special exhibition atmosphere is created. The quiet environment of the city library supports focused examination of the works and makes the fine differences between line, light, shadow, and materiality visible. Thus, an artistic experience develops that makes drawing an independent and expressive art form accessible.
Opening Hours and Vernissage
The vernissage took place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The exhibition was opened by the art historian Dr. Veronika Winkler. During the exhibition period, the presentation is accessible on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 7 PM, Wednesdays to Fridays from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Conclusion: Drawings That Resonate Long After
“Splinters and Shards” demonstrates how multifaceted and atmospheric ballpoint pen drawings can be. Art enthusiasts experience an exhibition between precise observation, fantastic imagination, and surreal openness. Those who appreciate contemporary drawing, regional art, and mysterious image spaces should definitely visit this free artistic experience live at the City Library of Freising.
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- Website: https://lars-herrmann.net/
