Kurt studied art and education at the University of London, UK during the early 2000s. However, he decided to pursue other paths up until 2020 when a change of circumstances led to the paints and brushes being dusted off and out to use.
Kurt’s paintings have cinematic quality whilst incorporating elements of contemporary realism. Kurt’s paintings depict scenes from a perceived golden era, of people living everyday lives during the 1940s to 1960s.
In his current work, Kurt explores the subtleties of human emotional responses and captures people ‘caught in a moment’. These images invite the observer to question and explore the rich lives and stories captured on canvas and, in doing so, to reflect upon our own mortality.
Kurt is influenced by a wide variety of artists including Alex Katz, Edward Hopper, Felix Vallotton and Richie Fahey. Like these artists, he prefers to use a limited colour palette with each colour and tone being carefully considered to create emotion and atmosphere whilst referencing mid- century design.