Lars Reiffers, born in Germany in 1978, is a painter who finds his primary means of expression in art. Since 1999, he has been captivated by the motifs of still life, landscapes and museum spaces evident in his extensive portfolio reflecting nuanced explorations of color, layers, and textures.
Studying art in Aix-en-Provence and Münster, Reiffers, inspired by his professor Hermann-Josef Kuhna, has cultivated a distinctive artistic style. Employing a camera as an archive, he gathers a myriad of motifs. Starting with photographic references, his painting process evolves, achieving a delicate balance between realism and abstraction.
Reiffers explores the varied facets of nature, capturing moments from tranquil to impulsive. His works, serving as aesthetic nature portraits, convey interpretative messages. The artist magnifies motifs to immerse viewers in an immediate and intense experience.
Since 2016, Reiffers has directed his focus to "Spaces," particularly within museum settings. Creating intricate compositions, he integrates visitors, artworks, and space harmoniously. These paintings not only mirror history and identity but also present a contemporary perspective on collective memories and cultural awareness.
Reiffers' art invites viewers to actively connect emotionally with the beauty of color compositions. His works transcend visual perception, establishing a link between the present and the past, nature and culture. Ultimately, his paintings reflect the essence of life—its will, vitality, transience, and the unfathomable nature—in a nonverbal and universal manner.