ALEXANDER DIK

Mit dieser Serie setzt sich der Maler radikal mit den existenziellen Grundlagen des Menschseins auseinander: mit Hunger, Begierde, Zerstörung und Selbsterhaltung.Die Idee, überlebensgroße Porträts von „Essern“ zu schaffen, war dabei nicht nur ein formaler, sondern auch ein inhaltlicher Befreiungsschlag – ein Angriff auf die Konventionen des Porträts ebenso wie auf die tradierten Regeln des Malens.

The series unfolds like a quiet yet unsettling observation of our time – almost a visual x-ray of behavior, revealing layers of compulsion, emotional fatigue, isolation, and inner imbalance. Beneath the surface of activity and constant stimulation lies a fragile state of disconnection.

NOT ARZT – Ausstellung von Alexander Dik und Robert Gericke
Die Malerei als Diagnose, die Leinwand als Operationsfeld:
Unter dem Titel NOT ARZT präsentieren die Maler, Alexander Dik
und Robert Gericke, ihre neuen Werke.
Eröffnet wird die Ausstellung durch eine Einführung ihres Mentors Andreas Amrhein.

In „Farbe bekennen“ präsentiert Alexander Dik neue Porträts aus seiner Werkreihe „Große Esser“. Angelehnt an ikonische Werke wie da Vincis Abendmahl, Van Goghs Kartoffelesser, Baselitz’ Orangenesser, Cattelans Banane oder Malevitschs Schwarzes Quadrat bezieht Dik Position: gegen das Geschönte, gegen das Glatte – für das Groteske, das Unbequeme.

In TRINITY, Alexander Dik explores the dynamic interplay of past, present, and future through powerful visual language. Drawing on Orthodox iconography – not as nostalgia, but as radical reinterpretation – he uses reverse perspective to challenge systems of power and identity.

Curated group exhibition at the renowned ART ONO art fair in Seoul. Presented by Jari Lager, the works of Alexander Dik are being showcased to an international professional audience. With their emotional depth and conceptual clarity, his pieces are attracting growing interest – a strong indication of his increasing presence in the Asian art market.

Jari Lager Gallery Korea presents Alexander Dik’s solo exhibition *“Berlin Compositions”*, a powerful homage to the contradictions and raw energy of Berlin. Dik’s works blend neo-expressionist intensity with symbolic depth, exploring themes such as identity, youth, and history. The exhibition reflects an uncompromising creative process that reveals traces of both destruction and renewal. *“Berlin Compositions”* invites viewers to uncover beauty within chaos and experience artistic expression as a manifestation of identity and resistance. Opening reception on November 29, 2024.

Hosted by JARILAGER Gallery Seoul, the group exhibition With These Eyes features works by Roy Aurinko, Kim Booker, Alexander Dik, Florence Hutchings, Spiller+Cameron, and Trude Viken, exploring contemporary portrait painting. The exhibition addresses how portraiture endures in the media age, showcasing diverse approaches that blend identity, alienation, and transformation. The artists use abstract, political, and existential styles to reinterpret the face, body, and self, capturing the fluidity of contemporary identity in bold, subversive ways.

NotAGallery presents Alexander Dik’s solo exhibition “The Manifesto” a critical engagement with the art world. Dik’s work rebels against conventional views and questions societal norms by uncovering deeper social issues. The exhibition challenges viewers to look beyond the surface and see art as a means for social change. “The Manifesto” is a passionate appeal for art that provokes, questions, and redefines the world. Opening reception on April 12, 2024.

The exhibition “Podium” presents Alexander’s transformative journey, marked by inner turmoil and the struggle for self-discovery. It is illustrated through his expressive and meaningful works, which showcase a kaleidoscope of emotions and thoughts in visual form. The exhibition invites viewers to question their own reality and highlights that pursuing passion is essential for inner liberation and outer fulfillment, while encouraging reflection on the value of personal struggle.