Andre
Butzer

Butzer's N-Paintings signify a pivotal moment in his artistic trajectory, signalling his movement towards minimalist abstraction. Central to these works is the concept of Nasaheim, a utopian realm of his invention, merging the vastness of space (“NASA”) with the familiarity of home (“heim” in German). This fictional world is a metaphorical landscape where Butzer explores the liminal space between the known and unknown, the tangible and the infinite. The N-Paintings, through their deceptively simple compositions of bold, flattened forms and expansive colour fields, invite the viewer into this intermediary space. These works encourage viewers to engage with the depth of colour and space beyond their immediate experience.

Throughout his career, Butzer has drawn inspiration from American pop culture, particularly the work of Walt Disney. This influence is evident in his use of cartoon-like figures and bold, vibrant colours. In Butzer's Disney-inspired flat figures, he creates a tension between the seemingly lighthearted aesthetic and more weighty questions about contemporary consumer culture.

Colour is central to Butzer's practice, serving both as a tool for expression and as a subject of exploration. In works like his Untitled (2021) screenprint, Butzer juxtaposes vivid hues—a bright pink background and saturated greens, blues, and yellows of the figure—creating a sense of visual tension. In this print, colour plays an active role, becoming a fundamental aspect of the work's structure and atmosphere. Over time, Butzer’s colour choices have moved from chaotically energetic to more deliberate, spatial explorations.