Hans Motz - Paris `77

Hans Motz (Netherlands/Germany, born 1950)
“Paris ’77” – 2020
Acrylic on canvas
Canvas size: approx. 60 × 80 cm
Signed bottom right with the monogram “HM”.

This expressive, figurative work by Hans Motz depicts a vivid scene full of color, movement, and human presence. The composition is built from bold spatula and brushstrokes in deep blues, warm orange, red, magenta, and turquoise hues. The figures remain intentionally partly abstract, allowing the painting to balance between recognizability and emotional suggestion.

The source for this piece emerged during the artist’s stay in Paris in 1977. The impressions and observations from that time were translated into an expressive, contemporary visual language in 2020 and painterly reinterpreted.

The dense color structure and the visible impasto give the work a strong physical presence. The dynamic brushwork creates a sense of spontaneity and energy, as if the moment had been transferred directly to the canvas. The work evokes associations with an evening scene, a café, music, or an encounter between people, without becoming fully narrative.

Hans Motz works from an expressionistic and intuitive approach. His paintings are characterized by spontaneous layering, strong color contrasts, and a direct, emotional application of color. Each work is a handmade, unique original.

The painting is in good condition.
Shipping will be carefully packaged and insured.
The work can be shipped framed or unframed, depending on agreement and destination.