Richard Winkler seamlessly blends figuration with abstraction, drawing deep inspiration from the rich landscapes of Bali. His distinctive style, expressed through paintings and sculptures, features elongated figures that reflect the connection between humanity and nature. Influenced by Bali’s culture and the tropical nature, his work uses bold colors and fluid shapes to create a dynamic interplay between reality and imagination, inviting viewers into a world of movement, harmony, and visual storytelling.
In my work, the human form serves as a vessel to explore the fluid connection between the inner self and the external world. I’m captivated by the elasticity of the human figure—its ability to stretch, twist, and merge with nature to convey harmony, tension, and transformation. These exaggerated forms and gestures are metaphors for the intricate relationships between body, mind, and environment.
Since settling in Bali, I’ve been profoundly inspired by the island’s vibrant colors, rich textures, and organic forms. Here, nature is not separate from humanity but deeply intertwined with it. This philosophy shapes my approach to painting and sculpture, where I strive to depict a seamless flow between man and nature—a dance of forms that blurs the line between the two.
My art is not about realism but about capturing the essence of movement, emotion, and the unseen forces that connect all living things. It exists in a space where fantasy meets reality, inviting viewers into a world that feels at once familiar and otherworldly. Through color, form, and line, I seek to express the beauty of this interconnectedness—revealing each figure and landscape as part of a greater, unified whole.
