Stillleben

Still Life and Life – Atak's still lifes are colorful, playful, grand, and poetic – the vibrant, colorful life.

In the studio of the Berlin artist Atak, boxes filled with countless collected items stack up, ranging from old comic characters to precious masks from around the world. In the drawers of the graphic cabinets lie prints, posters, and original drawings by both well-known and unknown artists, and occasionally these items find their way into the paintings, into still lifes. And here, they are by no means still; they can – as Atak says, "also be very loud. And tell a story." Atak transforms the traditional art genre of still life into a color-intensive pop art homage. He draws his inspirations from the world of the popular: from poetry albums, circus posters, and quirky children's toys.

The colorful flowers in artistically decorated vases draw viewers into the picture, as if they are attracted by their enchanting scents – just like the birds and the occasional insect. The comic characters, on the other hand, look at us as if they want to tell a story and point out the many hidden references. Thus, we look and become cheerful.