Axel Hütte
Axel Hütte, born 1951 in Essen, Germany, lives and works in Düsseldorf. A student of Bernd Becher at the Düsseldorf Art Academy, Hütte is associated with the renowned Düsseldorf School of Photography and known for his large-scale, atmospheric landscapes and architectural images. His work often eschews human presence, focusing instead on the quiet drama of natural and built environments. Through careful composition and subtle use of light, Hütte explores perception, memory, and the boundaries between reality and abstraction.
Axel Hütte Editions
Seattle, Library-II
2005
Duratrans on mirror, in mat, framed, 50 x 56 x 6 cm (19¾ x 22 x 2 in). Edition of 30, signed and numbered.
In this edition, Seattle, Library-II, Axel Hütte captures a nocturnal cityscape from a mysterious perspective. The intricate pattern suggests a sense of surveillance and entrapment. Hütte plays with light and shadow, with the even illumination provided by Duratrans enhancing the image and creating an enigmatic atmosphere.
EUR 1,800
Sunset 1 und Sunset 2
2002
From Double Exposure
Two Cibachromes, mounted on Plexiglas, 50 x 60 cm (19¾ x 23½ in) each. Edition of 45 + 10 A.P., signed and numbered on verso each.
Axel Hütte cultivates a distinctive visual language in his photographic compositions: his depictions of landscapes, vegetation, waterfalls, and bridges focus on a singular motif; elements such as the sky, water, or a plant dominate the entire image surface. This reduction creates a sense of boundlessness – the subject extends beyond the frame, suggesting an infinite continuation into space. Geometric structuring forms a central element of his oeuvre; with a precise eye, Hütte captures and stages the hidden lines, circles, and repetitive formations found in nature.
Set EUR 2,000
