Christian Roeckenschuss

Christian Roeckenschuss is recognized as a key figure in the first generation of post-war Concrete Art. By the mid-1970s, his artistic practice, centered on the exploration of color through his signature color stripe gradients – known as Séquences Chromatiques – became entirely focused on the effects of color. Over time, Roeckenschuss infused these works with deeply personal and individualistic thought processes, elevating the Séquences Chromatiques to a unique position within the realm of Concrete Art.

As early as the mid-1950s, during his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, Roeckenschuss began shaping his minimalist approach, stripping his art of figurative elements. He was profoundly influenced by his interactions with the avant-garde movements in Germany, France, and Italy.

Roeckenschuss sought to "express personal creativity through the framework of geometry and serial forms." He referred to this vision as a "universal concept." In the early stages of his career, he exhibited alongside prominent artists such as Georg Baselitz, Heinz Mack, Otto Piene, Günther Uecker, Sigmar Polke, and Gerhard Richter.

Roeckenschuss achieved international acclaim, bolstered by numerous exhibitions abroad and the inclusion of his works in major art collections. His impact on Concrete Art and Minimalism was cemented through key exhibitions, including those at the Mies van der Rohe House in Berlin and the Daimler Art Collection. His works were acquired by prestigious institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Concrete Art in Ingolstadt, and the Daimler Art Collection in Berlin, further emphasizing his lasting contribution to the art world