Reinhard Schmid

I like to play with our comprehension of physics, biology, history and eroticism. Bending one to meet the other, seeming opposites are blended into a fragile balance. Absurd positions, mechanisms and compositions create a sense of twisted humor, often flavored with a hint of subtle obscenity to tempt the viewer to remain and detect the encrypted messages.

Over many years I have developed and perfected the use of pencil drawing and watercolor on glass combined with old masters techniques. This makes my work completely unique and distances it from traditional Reverse Glass Painting (Sous Verre). Not only by subject matter, but also by a newly won lightness, transparency, and depth.