Expressed through sculpture and installation, supported by experimental photography and painting, Gerd Paulicke’s body of work is filled with reflective fragments tied to humanity in the broader sense. Yet, this universal subject is often shown through figurative self-portraits in which he uses himself as an archetype, referring to the closest point of human-centered contemplation for every man: the self.
There is nothing narcissistic in these representations; on the contrary, the artist’s image is merely a neutral feature in the function of the work.
The viewer is invited to consider the sensations the pieces emit, questioning his borders and limitations. The result is a highly inspiring physical and psychological artwork that communicates uninterruptedly.
With his works, GERD PAULICKE questions the change of the world and the resulting fragments of human existence and wisdom. To track, perceive, and illuminate the resulting relics are key themes of his work. He also attempts to guide the viewer to search for the tracks of his identity and to make him sensitive to the perception of his environment. The topic of "burner experience" is central in Gerd Paulick’s works.
The topic branches into the most different areas of the human being. Be it visual, acoustic, and also from physical and mental aspects. His work expresses questions about human existence, such as Where are each individual’s limits? Where do we set our limits? When are boundaries crossed?
Gerd Paulicke’s work has been featured in group and solo exhibitions worldwide, including at the Vernissage Fondation Silene Giannini Cevio-Maggiatal in Switzerland and
