Planetary Surface

Planetary Surface is an exhibition that invites viewers to explore the enigmatic and textured terrains of Casha Kellermann’s canvases, where concrete, gold, and silver merge to evoke the rugged, uncharted landscapes of distant planets. Through her innovative use of materials and her distinct approach to creating pasty surfaces, Kellermann crafts abstract compositions resembling celestial bodies' surfaces, inviting contemplation of the unknown and the beauty inherent in desolation.

The exhibition draws parallels between the geological processes that shape planets and the artistic process that Kellermann employs. Just as planets are formed through the accumulation and transformation of materials over time, Kellermann’s works result from layering, shaping, and refining raw materials into complex, textured surfaces. Each piece in the exhibition suggests a different planetary surface, ranging from the rough, cratered plains of a distant moon to the shimmering, metallic expanses of a newly discovered world.

Planetary Surface explores the idea of the unknown and the unseen, inviting viewers to imagine the landscapes of distant planets and moons, untouched by human hands. Kellermann’s use of concrete, gold, and silver on canvas becomes a metaphor for the natural processes that shape planetary surfaces—accumulation, erosion, and transformation. The exhibition challenges viewers to consider the beauty of these processes and the forms they create, drawing parallels between the microcosm of Kellermann’s canvases and the vast, unexplored expanses of the cosmos.

Through Planetary Surface, the exhibition aims to evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity, encouraging viewers to engage with the works on both a visual and conceptual level. Kellermann's textures and materials not only mimic the appearance of planetary surfaces but also embody the slow, transformative power of natural forces, creating a powerful connection between art and the natural world.

In this exhibition, Casha Kellermann’s works become windows into distant worlds, each canvas a fragment of an alien landscape that invites viewers to explore the boundaries between the known and the unknown, the earthly and the cosmic.

Casha Kellermann's work is characterised by her innovative use of concrete and metallic elements like silver and gold, creating textured, abstract compositions that evoke the surfaces of distant celestial bodies. Her canvases often feature central, textured forms that rise from the surface, resembling cratered or weathered landscapes. These forms are surrounded by shimmering silver or gold gradients, which catch and reflect light, adding depth and an ethereal glow to the pieces.

The interplay between the rough, tactile quality of the concrete and the smooth, reflective surfaces of the metallic elements creates a dynamic tension within each work. This contrast imbues her paintings with a sense of physicality and otherworldliness, as if they are fragments of alien terrains. Kellermann's minimalist approach, combined with her careful layering of materials, results in visually compelling and conceptually profound works, inviting viewers to explore the intersection of the earthly and the cosmic.

Casha Kellermann is an artist and jewellery designer who lives and works in Munich, Germany.