Decades of Art
1970-1980
1970-1980
SEVENTIES
In the early 1970s, Lukaschewski was developing his painting style, experimenting with abstract compositions and minimal use of color. His works often depicted his immediate reality, including friends, family, parents, absurd post-war characters, and admired figures like Marilyn Monroe. Influenced by Fernand Leger's bulky yet fluid forms, Lukaschewski sought his unique style, avoiding becoming a mere follower. His early career in this decade saw his first successes and recognition from experts and critics, marking the beginning of his journey in the art world.
1980-1990
1980-1990
EIGHTIES
The 1980s were turbulent for Lukaschewski as he captured the chaotic world around him. He created series like “The World is a Circus”, criticizing decadence, and “The Boat”, highlighting Cold War tensions and shared responsibility. During this period, he addressed his past as a taxi driver, depicting red light district absurdities in provocative works. He also grappled with the female emancipation movement, portraying women with short hair and cigars. Through his art, Lukaschewski sought to make sense of a world he viewed as out of balance.
1990-2000
1990-2000
NINETIES
In the 1990s, Lukaschewski celebrated Germany's reunification with vibrant paintings, including portraits of key figures like Helmut Kohl, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Ronald Reagan. After relocating to Montreux, he embraced the creative legacy of the area, transitioning from critical commentary to a quieter family life. His style evolved into a darker phase, marked by bold brushstrokes and exploration of visual darkness. The “Las Vegas” collection, featuring players and showgirls, became a notable highlight of this period, showcasing his ongoing quest for reinvention.
2000
2000
MILLENIUM
In the new millennium, Lukaschewski shifted towards simplicity and positivity, painting peaceful landscapes and still-lives in Abu Dhabi. He coined a new style, “positive expressionism”, focusing on evoking positive emotions. Yet, his passion for portraiture persisted, leading him to create striking portraits of iconic figures like Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe. Towards the decade's end, he delved into portraying the unseen forces shaping our world in “the vibration of our time” series, subtly critiquing modernity's obsession with fleeting consumption through distorted imagery. His art, like “Wall Street” during the 2008 crash, challenges viewers to see beyond the surface.Lukaschewski Philosophy
Lukaschewski is in pursuit of excellence since he started his career in the early 1970s and after completing his masters degree in art at the Cologne Art School in Germany. His idea was always to hold up a mirror to society, without filter, showing the good, the bad and the ugly of our times. In the 2010s he turned towards the pursuit of his own new style that he calls positive expressionism for which he combines traditional expressionism with elements of pop art.
