Baldr Genge is an artist from Austria, his art is like wandering through a peaceful monastery, only to stumble upon a secret door that leads to a mystical forest where the monks decided to trade in their robes for paintbrushes and spirit animals. The portraits are all calm, meditative gazes, as if they’re trying to channel some inner wisdom—but let’s be honest, they look more like they’re contemplating whether they left the oven on or if the local alchemist is overcharging for mandrake root or love potions again.
And then there’s the animals—these majestic, serene creatures who seem like they’ve just finished a three-day silent retreat in the woods. That meditative fox? It’s the Zen master of the bunch, sitting in quiet reflection, probably meditating on the nature of the universe—or maybe just how to outwit the next hunter. Meanwhile, the chipmunk with mushrooms? Definitely the wise elder who’s seen it all, now sharing its woodland wisdom with anyone who will listen. But let’s face it, it’s also the guy who’s secretly judging everyone at the forest’s meditation circle for not sitting in the lotus position correctly.
Baldr’s paintings are like a tranquil tea ceremony held in the middle of an enchanted forest—peaceful, yes, but with a touch of the bizarre and outré, like someone slipped some psychedelic mushrooms into the tea. Each brushstroke feels like it’s guiding the viewer to some higher understanding, only to be interrupted by the sudden appearance of a contemplative baboon who’s clearly mastered the art of Zen but still hasn’t figured out why everyone’s so obsessed with mushrooms.
The whole vibe of Baldr’s Art is like a serene journey through a meditative landscape where the line between the spiritual and the surreal blurs into one. It’s as if you’re saying, “Why paint reality when you can create a harmonious world where wise creatures rule and humans are just along for the ride?” His art is a tranquil escape, filled with calm, contemplative energy—until you realize you’ve been staring at a bear who looks like it’s about to lead you in a guided meditation on the meaning of life.
Baldr’s art is a serene, whimsical zen garden, where the statues are alive, and the monks and gurus are just slightly more furry than usual.