Architecture & Design Shortlist

These pictures represent the question of what remains of cities; what persists of our so-called civilization. The landscapes are bathed in deep blacks and burning whites, with velvety greys tracing the progress of roots and ripples in water. My background as a painter allows me to depict the textures and patterns with care. These collages become a game between analog and digital; a one-time jump that creates a surreal world and generates a gaze into a new reality that plays with perception. The viewer is led through scenes that are slow to unravel, that ask for and reward longer viewing.

PF was born in Überlingen/ Germany. 1987 he started studying painting/grafics at the university of fine arts in Nuernberg. 1993 he finished his studys at the university of fine arts/ Stuttgart ( Masterclass R.Schoofs). After this he had his first contacts with photography over his brother who is also an photographer. With his from fine art paintings influenced photographs he took part at many exhibitions. PF lives and works in Stuttgart/Germany.