Jonathan Meese (1970) - Der Ordensgott (2003)

Expressive original lithograph by the renowned German contemporary artist Jonathan Meese. The work is entitled “The Order God” and was created in 2003 as an exclusive edition for the Griffelkunst Association Hamburg e.V. (Election participation 312, Q4 2003). The print was made on heavy, high-quality BFK Rives handmade paper and is personally signed and dated by the artist in pencil in the lower center (“JMeese 2003”). The sheet is in a very good, collectible condition with no creases, cracks, or stains. The colors are vivid and have always been stored in light-protected conditions. The sheet size is approximately 66 x 50 cm with a presentation size of about 47.5 x 36.5 cm. Shipping is carried out in absolutely secure and crease-proof packaging.

Jonathan Meese (born 1970 in Tokyo, living and working in Berlin and Hamburg) is one of the world’s best-known and most controversial figures in German contemporary art. His multifaceted overall work includes painting, sculpture, graphics, installations, performances, and celebrated stage designs for opera. Meese traverses the entire spectrum of art history and mythology, radically challenging traditional value systems. His unmistakable aesthetic combines expressive visual force, provocative humor, and humorous slogans, such as his proclaimed “Dictatorship of Art.” His works have been presented in significant international institutions and museums, including the Deichtorhallen Hamburg, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles.

The Griffelkunst Association Hamburg e.V. has a long tradition dating back to its founding in 1925 and is today regarded as one of the oldest and most renowned institutions worldwide for promoting contemporary print graphics. Its unique concept unites an exclusive circle of members with outstanding international artists of modern and contemporary times. Griffelkunst editions are characterized by the highest craftsmanship and artistic quality, as they are pulled directly from the original plates, stones, or screens in close cooperation with the artists. Since the graphics are produced exclusively for members and are never readily available on the open art market, Griffelkunst editions enjoy an excellent reputation among collectors.