Andi Fischer Berlín, Alemania, b. 1987
Ya ya narrenschiff, 2022
Oilstick on canvas
193 x 293 cm
76 x 115 3/8 in
76 x 115 3/8 in
© 2022 Andi Fischer / Courtesy Fundación AMMA
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Three naked human figures wearing crowns appear on the deck of a ship. The sea is very rough, yet the sun shines radiantly. Here, Andi Fischer takes up a classic theme—the Ship of Fools—and renders it in the style of a child's drawing. The seemingly playful tone is undermined by an imperfection in the sun, which is missing a ray, and above all by the figures' expressions: their mouths are simple lines that convey a sense of unease.
Andi Fischer creates figurative drawings in a naive style, characterized by a youthful spirit and an observant eye toward the history of Western art. His childlike depictions of people and animals—which often mimic iconic paintings—contain a disturbing element, yet they never fully abandon the playful spirit evident at first glance.
Andi Fischer creates figurative drawings in a naive style, characterized by a youthful spirit and an observant eye toward the history of Western art. His childlike depictions of people and animals—which often mimic iconic paintings—contain a disturbing element, yet they never fully abandon the playful spirit evident at first glance.