Claus Bertermann - DAYDREAMING (XXXL-format)

Artist: Claus Bertermann
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.bertermann.art

Claus Bertermann egy nemzetközileg elismert kortárs művész, akinek piaci profilját nemzetközi piaci hatóságok és kivételes másodlagos piaci eredmények támasztják alá. Hatalmas, nagyméretű, absztrakt alkotásairól ismert Bertermann, aki állandóan a világ legnagyobb aukciósházainál magasabb árakat tudott elérni. Legmagasabb realizált árai közé tartozik a 18 900 euró a C. h. r. i. s. t. i. és Párizs (Retro Zen), 15 240 euró a S. o. t. h. e. b. y. vasárnap Kölnben (F5TP#CB), és 15 120 euró a C. h. r. i. s. t. i. és Párizs (Whispershade) című aukcióján. További sikeres eladások a V. a. n. H. a. m, A. r. t. c. u. r. i. a. l, T. a. j. a. n és D. o. r. o. t. h. e. u. m aukciókon mutatják, hogy Bertermann munkája megbízható eszköz a komoly gyűjtők számára világszerte.

From Architectural Abstraction to the Human Form
With a Master’s degree in Architecture (TU Munich), Bertermann originally gained global recognition for his "architectural strata" technique—layering and scraping oil paint to build spatial depth. Today, he brings this same structural intensity to his figurative practice. His figurative works are not mere depictions but explorations of presence and transience, blending his architectural precision with a raw, Neo-Expressionist energy.

International Artistic Footprint
With more than 1,000 large format works in private and institutional collections across the globe—including a monumental triptych at his alma mater, the Technical University of Munich—Bertermann continues to bridge the gap between rigorous structure and intuitive freedom. His debut on Catawiki offers a rare opportunity to acquire original figurative works from an artist with a solidified international auction record.

Important details for collectors
– Original, one-of-a-kind artwork - MADE BY A REAL PERSON, NOT AI.
– Dimensions (H x W): 200 x 200 cm (78.7 × 78.7 inches)
– Medium: Acrylic and oil stick on canvas
– Year: 2026
– Signed by the artist on the front and back side
– Ships rolled without frame

What makes this piece unique
"Daydreaming" introduces us to a figure completely dissolved in an internal world. Resting their head upon their arms, leaning over a table like someone slipping into a midday nap, the figure is physically anchored yet consciously adrift. It is a state of vulnerability and escape, where the boundaries between the physical body and the subconscious mind begin to blur.

To the right, a mysterious shape reminiscent of a large, blossoming flower emerges—or perhaps it is the first tangible fragment of the dream itself, materializing into reality. What world has the dreamer entered? What secrets lie within this vibrant, restfully chaotic vision? The painting invites curiosity but leaves the final narrative open, keeping the viewer suspended in the quiet suspense of the dream.

In his figurative works, Claus Bertermann deliberately shifts his physical painting process. Instead of traditional brushes, he applies acrylic paint with a roller or extra wide brush, forcing broader arm movements and reducing fine control. This creates a raw, uneven background that carries visible momentum and bodily rhythm.

The figure's silhouette is drawn directly with oil stick — intuitively and independently from the painted ground. The lines do not conform to the underlying surface; they cut through it. This separation between rough painterly field and assertive drawing establishes tension between structure and vulnerability.

Unlike his abstract works, Claus Bertermann does not scrape back layers here. The image is built forward: coarse acrylic application followed by decisive oil stick contours.

Why it is worth the price
This is a large-scale, museum-sized painting executed through a highly physical process that emphasizes movement, immediacy, and material contrast. The partially roller-painted acrylic ground gives the surface an intense, rhythmic energy, while the vibrant oil stick contours introduce a fragile, human counterpoint.

Bertermann's figurative paintings are characterized by this duality: raw construction paired with restrained conceptual clarity, creating a unique signature style. "Daydreaming" represents a mature example of this approach — a powerful 200 x 200 cm canvas that perfectly balances expressive, raw force with deep psychological intrigue.

The piece reflects Claus Bertermann's ongoing exploration of contemporary vulnerability, presence, and internal landscapes, making it both visually compelling and conceptually lasting for collectors.

Visual description & condition
The composition centers on a resting figure huddled over a surface, rendered through a dense, highly saturated network of expressive gestures and neon-like color fields. Brilliant electric pinks, intense yellows, and radiant greens erupt from the figure, contrasted against a striking background of horizontal blue and green stripes. To the right, a swirling, organic form resembling a large, multi-layered flower or a cosmic brain structure anchors the subconscious narrative. Anatomy is intentionally distorted and abstracted to prioritize emotional weight and psychological depth over realism.

The acrylic surface remains rough and open, showing the distinct marks of the paint roller and wide brush. The expressive oil stick lines sit visibly on top, maintaining their independence from the ground.

The work is unframed and not stretched.

Condition is excellent. All surface irregularities are intentional and integral to the artist's process.

Background / artistic context
Claus Bertermann works within contemporary expressive figurative painting, focusing on states of being rather than representation. His figures function as carriers of internal conditions — suspended, vulnerable, unresolved.

By separating painterly gesture (acrylic with roller) from drawing (oil stick silhouettes), Claus Bertermann creates a dialogue between body and space, control and exposure. "Daydreaming" embodies this method precisely: a distilled emotional presence shaped through physical movement, intuitive line, and a brilliant, modern color palette.

Practical details for buyers:

Original, one-of-a-kind artwork

Acrylic and oil stick on canvas

Dimensions (H x W): 200 x 200 cm (78.7 × 78.7 inches)

Signed by the artist on the front and back side

Certificate of authenticity included

Shipped rolled (not framed or stretched)

Professional packaging and worldwide shipping with premium shipping companies like UPS.

The canvas includes an additional continuous white border of approximately 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) on all sides beyond the painted surface. This margin allows the artwork to be professionally restretched on museum-quality stretcher bars up to 6 cm (approx. 2.4 inches) in depth, resulting in a clean, frameless, gallery-style presentation without the need for a decorative frame.

Please note that the artwork is sold unframed and without stretcher bars. Professional stretching is the responsibility of the buyer. The painting is shipped rolled for safe international transport and flexible installation according to the buyer's preference.

The artwork is signed on both front and reverse, with title, year, and the artist's full name inscribed on the back.