Ernst Peter Rade

Ernst Peter Rade, born on July 3, 1938, developed his artistic talent in various studios before moving to West Germany for further training. There, he acquired numerous skills, particularly in portraiture, caricature, and color techniques, and further developed his abilities in sculpture, free graphic art, and illustration.

As a versatile artist, Rade masters various techniques and engages with a wide range of subjects, from representational motifs to abstract compositions. His work includes oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, and sculptures that reflect both wildlife and travel sketches, religious themes, and interpretations of literature and classical music.

His colorful paintings exude tranquility and harmony and often evoke the works of Lyonel Feininger. With a keen sense of color and form, Rade creates sought-after collectibles that have been successfully showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including cities such as Dortmund, Bochum, Essen, Stuttgart, Munich, Lübeck, and Hamburg.

The fascination of Rade’s work lies in its diversity and the masterful integration of drawing talent and painterly intuition. His vibrant color fields and abstract compositions, often named in reference to musical pieces, captivate viewers and invite them to lose themselves in the depths of his art. With an impressive career and a remarkable range of artistic abilities, Ernst Peter Rade remains a compelling figure in the art world.