Helmut Gerigk (1953) - Fantasie

Helmut Gerigk, born 1953, here is 1 original acrylic ink artwork by the German artist, also called the German Dali. Here one can clearly see with every brushstroke the closeness to Salvador Dali. The artist Helmut Gerigk was born on 14.3.1953 in Wiesbaden as the son of the government director Walter Gerigk. His artistic talent already showed itself in elementary school. Gerigk attended the Wiesbaden Free Art School under Professor Becker. Gerigk was co-founder of the street festival Theatrium. Gerigk often visited his friend Salvador Dali in Port-Lligat, at his house. Gerigk is a recipient of the Salvador Dali Award and an Honorary Member of the Artists’ Guild St. Lukas of Antwerp. Gerigk’s artworks are distributed worldwide, and he has exhibited in over 100 exhibitions worldwide.
Style: the painting style of Gerigk represents classical Surrealism and is often referred to as the successor of Salvador Dalí. His works are characterized by surreal dreamlike motifs, which often serve as a homage to Dalí.
Influences: Helmut Gerigk was a good friend of Salvador Dalí, whom he frequently visited in Cadaqués from 1974 to 1979; he also often visited Dalí at his Paris studio. These encounters awakened his passion, visions, and dreams to paint in fantastical images.
Presence: Gerigk's works are represented worldwide in private collections and exhibitions.