Vernissage „Der Mensch ist nicht abstrakt“

Hector Sevillano (1927-2021): Man is not abstract - Retrospective

Influenced by the Second Vatican Council, Hector Sevillano's aim was to provide the modern world with a new religious language through his paintings. In his sacred depictions, he was guided by the question of how Christians could deal with the main ideas of the Gospel in today's world, as well as with obvious human shortcomings. There is a special connection to Wiesloch, where the parish of St. Laurentius used a crypt artistically designed by him for several years.

As early as the 1950s, Hector Sevillano was interested in depicting human reality artistically. He deliberately avoided abstract forms of representation, as "man is not abstract". His style is clear and constructed, characterized by precise lines and geometric forms. In many of his works, he also deals with the encounter between different generations and cultures, often with a wink. As he wanted to appeal to modern people, elements of comic literature can also be found in his works.

On Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 7 pm, the exhibition "Man is not abstract", a retrospective of the artist Hector Sevillano, will be officially opened in the small foyer of the Palatin. Victor Sevillano will introduce the exhibition. The opening will be accompanied by music from Gwendolyn Grauer, Musikschule Südliche Bergstraße. All interested parties are cordially invited, admission is free.

More information at: https://www.palatin.de/veranstaltungen/vernissage-hector-sevillano-1927-2021-der-mensch-ist-nicht-abstrakt-retrospektive/