With influences in philosophy and pop culture, artist Philipp Rudolf Humm creates playful mise-en-scènes that examine the socio-politics of our contemporary world, in a genre best described by reputable Art Critic Edward Lucie Smith as Pop Expressionism.
Executed in oil on canvas, Humm’s work employs a rich palette and hard-edged style normally associated with Pop Art, with an interest in the theories of Expressionism. Existentialist thought merges with mythological allusions to provide bold, theatrical scenes that reflects the gaudy glamour and dark undercurrents of our modern culture.
Like Gauguin Humm made an extraordinary leap from corporate to creative life. Having reached mainstream success as CEO at Vodafone,T-Mobile and Amazon, he then turned his strong work ethic to achieving excellence within painting and sculpting.
