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Peter DreherGerman contemporary artist and graphic artist
Date of Birth: 26.08.1932
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Paul Dreher
- Artistic Education
- Artistic Career
- "Day by Day a Good Day"
- Other Notable Series
- Personal and Artistic Influences
- Awards and Recognition
- - 1958: Youth Art Prize
Paul Dreher
Paul Dreher, a renowned German artist, was born in the aftermath of World War II in 1934. His childhood and adolescence were marked by the tumultuous events of Nazi Germany, the war, and post-war devastation.
Artistic Education
From 1950 to 1956, Dreher pursued formal artistic education at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe under the tutelage of Karl Hubbuch and Erich Heckel. He initially embraced the "Neue Sachlichkeit" (New Objectivity) style.
Artistic Career
Dreher's first solo exhibition was held at the Municipal Art Gallery in Mannheim in 1954. Subsequently, his works have been showcased extensively in Germany and abroad, including in the United States, England, Switzerland, Greece, and Belgium. From 1965, Dreher served as a drawing class instructor at the State Academy of Fine Arts, and from 1968 onward, he became a respected professor at the Academy.
"Day by Day a Good Day"
Dreher's iconic "Day by Day a Good Day" series, initiated in 1972, comprises over 4400 paintings to date. This series centers around a simple glass of water on a table, depicted at different times and under various lighting conditions, creating a tribute to the beauty of everyday life.
Other Notable Series
Another significant work, the "Beautiful Days in Hochschwarzwald" series, also commenced in 1972. This series showcases the picturesque landscapes of the Black Forest region.
Personal and Artistic Influences
Dreher was influenced by the literary works of Henry Miller and Jean-Paul Sartre. He also held a politically leftist stance, aligning himself with socialist and communist philosophies.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his career, Dreher received numerous accolades for his artistic contributions:
- 1958: Youth Art Prize
- 1965: Rome Prize, Villa Massimo- 1976: Reinhold Schneider Prize, Freiburg
- 1979: Hans Thoma Prize
- 1995: Erich Heckel Prize of Baden-Württemberg
