20 Years of Drawings Between Reality, Fantasy, and the Surreal

The City Library of Freising presents “Splinters and Shards”, an exhibition by the Freising artist Lars Herrmann. A selection from around 20 years of his artistic work will be showcased. Visitors will gain insights into a visual language developed over many years, which connects different levels of reality.

The focus is on drawings created with a ballpoint pen. Lars Herrmann combines surreal, realistic, and fantastic imagery. Familiar elements may encounter the unreal, while fantastic motifs are connected to precise representations. This results in a versatile exhibition that invites careful viewing and personal interpretation.

Surreal Imagery in the City Library

“Splinters and Shards” makes visible how versatile and expressive drawings made with an everyday writing instrument can be. The ballpoint pen becomes the central tool for motifs that lie between reality, fantasy, and surreal imagination. The works reflect Lars Herrmann’s artistic exploration over a period of about two decades.

The exhibition is aimed at everyone interested in contemporary drawing, extraordinary motifs, and regional art. A visit to the City Library of Freising offers the opportunity to quietly absorb the works and discover various details as well as the connections between the different imagery.

Visiting the Exhibition

The exhibition can be seen at the City Library of Freising and is open until November 28, 2026. Specific opening hours, admission prices, and information about accessibility are not mentioned in the provided details. Interested individuals should check these details directly with the City Library or via the linked event page before visiting.

• Artist: Lars Herrmann
• Technique: Drawings with ballpoint pen
• Content: Surreal, realistic, and fantastic imagery
• Period: Exhibition until November 28, 2026
• Location: City Library of Freising