A Picturesque Homage to Architectural Masterpieces

In his series Collection Munich - Italy, Christian Evers dedicates himself to the iconic buildings and sculptures of two cultural regions that have embodied artistic excellence for centuries . But instead of merely depicting them, he reinvents them - dynamically, vividly and imbued with a unique aesthetic that combines traditional painting with the expressive elements of Japanese ink art and the narrative power of comic art.

His works are not mere documentations of architectural achievements, but subjective reinterpretations that bring movement to the static monumentality of the stone structures . Light and shadow play an essential role: they connect the main motif with its surroundings and create an effect of depth that allows the viewer to enter into a dialog with the work. Despite the clear structures, gaps and allusions are deliberately left - free spaces for individual associations.

Between Past and Present - A Tribute to the Artistic Creativity of Past Eras

Evers' series is a tribute to those artists, architects and sculptors who used their incomparable craftsmanship to create monuments that shine far beyond their time . In an era in which everything seems to be available at the touch of a button, in which concepts such as quality, value and diligence are increasingly becoming obsolete in a world of fast consumerism, the artist wants to bring back wonder and appreciation for these masterpieces. He is not only concerned with the visible - the forms, structures and perspectives - but also with the invisible: the spirit of the creators, their intentions and their search for perfection. In his drawings, Evers delves deep into the thinking of the sculptors of the time , imagining how they shaped their sculptures, working the material to give the stone an almost breathing vitality. What did the artist want to express back then? How did hegive his sculpture presence, as if he wanted to free it from the material and breathe a soul into it ?

The Divine in Stone - Mysticism and Myth in Architecture

Many of the monuments depicted are not only architectural or artistic masterpieces, but also bearers of a deeper, almost transcendental expression. The buildings and sculptures of past eras were often far more than mere testimonies of craftsmanship - they conveyed a connection to the divine, to the supernatural. The artists of that time created works that inspired awe, that transferred power, spirituality and the incomprehensible into this world. Evers takes up this aspect and reinforces it through his painterly interpretation. Through his expressive style, he transforms the rigid forms into dynamic scenes that oscillate between reality and vision. His illustrations dissolve the physical heaviness of the buildings, change perspectives and atmospheres and thus open up new ways of perception.


Between Reality and Interpretation - The Freedom of the Illustrator

As an illustrator, Evers takes the freedom to go beyond mere depiction. He changes perspectives, plays with light, contrasts and compositions to give the viewer a new perspective on the familiar. The massive buildings seem tobecome lighter, more permeable, almost dematerializedthrough his line - and yet the original spirit of the works remains intact. At the same time, he continues the endeavors of the old sculptors: while they tried to maketheir figures as lively as possible, Evers uses the means of drawing to reinforce this liveliness. By transcending the boundaries of the solid material and softeningthe rigid monumentality of the buildings with his expressive lines, he creates a new, atmospheric reality - one that not only wants to be viewed, but also experienced.

The print edition of the complete catalog for the series will be published in 2025.