Elemental Emotion

Aurel K. Basedow is a contemporary artist whose powerful visual language merges instinct, technique, and layered materiality. Drawing from a diverse background that spans over three decades - carpentry, textile dyeing, craftsmanship, and design - Basedow channels a deep affinity for abstract expressionism into his dynamic, mixed-media paintings. His works pulse with tension and release, existing in the delicate space between chaos and control.

Born in Munich in 1963, Basedow studied painting at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts of Brera. After co-founding the celebrated Draga & Aurel design studio with his wife, Draga Obradovic, in 2007, he returned to painting in 2015 with a renewed urgency and focus. Since then, he has worked from his studio in Como, Italy, refining a style that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

At the core of Basedow’s process is the principle of superimposition - layers of pigment, texture, and resin build upon one another, each gesture informed by the last. Materials such as Persian and Afghan rugs, cement, pastels, dyes, and spray paint form the raw vocabulary of his pieces. But it is resin, poured in meticulous, translucent layers, that defines his signature style. Acting as both a seal and a mirror, the resin creates a luminous depth that draws the viewer in, reflecting both the external world and the inner self.

Emotionally charged and visually complex, Basedow’s works demand more than passive viewing. They invite contemplation, connection, and self-reflection. Influenced by 20th-century icons like Gerhard Richter and Mark Rothko, his paintings reject conventional representation in favour of visceral, physical storytelling. Each piece is both artifact and experience - living, evolving, and deeply human.

In Australia, Aurel K. Basedow’s work is available exclusively through Mickys art, a premier destination for contemporary global art. Located in Armadale, Mickys art connects collectors and art lovers with some of the world’s most compelling artists. Through its gallery and curated platform, Mickys art provides Australians with rare access to Basedow’s transformative paintings - each one a window into a world of intuition, memory, and material exploration.

For those seeking art that resonates beyond the surface, Basedow’s work offers a powerful invitation to look closer and deeper.

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