Wolfgang Koch (1933 Berlin 2007)
The Berlin painter Wolfgang Koch particularly addressed the loneliness of people in cities in his paintings. He left behind a oeuvre characterized by melancholic scenes and symbolic imagery.
This signed oil painting by Wolfgang Koch from 1979 depicts a solitary woman in a gloomy room, flanked by a glass of red wine, a burning candle, and an ashtray. The scene is reminiscent of a Berlin bar in the 1970s. The expression and composition reveal a strong influence of New Objectivity.
Koch's works combine realistic precision with a surreal mood. His figures often gaze directly out of the frame—silent, pensive, vulnerable. The use of light and shadow creates dramatic depth, while his colors are used restrainedly and symbolically.
