Christophe von Hohenberg, The Cut II, 2023
C+C Photography Gallery will present Transcendence, a solo exhibition featuring never-before-exhibited works by internationally renowned photographer Christophe von Hohenberg. Opening Wednesday, October 30th at 3 West 57th Street in New York, the exhibition will highlight von Hohenberg’s brand new color series photographed in the summer of 2024, as well as a curated selection of works spanning nearly half of a century of the artist’s impressive and diverse career.
Known for his minimalistic black & white landscapes as well as his bold fashion and celebrity portraiture dating back to the late 1970s, von Hohenberg’s newest series offers a unique perspective from the seasoned artist. Pairing calming shades of blues, greens, purples, and oranges, von Hohenberg invites the viewer to step inside each scene, and to thus bear witness to the sublime, transcendent power of nature. For von Hohenberg, taking in the beauty of the world around him can be, at times, a meditative, and even spiritual experience. It is his intention that by capturing these vibrant moments through his camera he may evoke the same sort of peaceful respite for the viewer.
Originating from the Latin, the literal meaning of the word “transcendence” is to “climb” or to “go beyond,” or in other words, to explore beyond one’s physical existence to gain greater clarity. Von Hohenberg sees the process of transcendence as a vital part of both his own contemplative, creative experience as an artist, as well as of the powerful, emotional experience intended for his viewer. In the words of one of von Hohenberg’s biggest inspirations, Pablo Picasso, “It begins with an emotion. Without an emotion, without love, what is the point in making anything?” Von Hohenberg believes each and every work must first begin with an emotion. It is then up to the viewer to perceive or interpret that emotion in their own way—be it in the form of a meditation, a memory, or something completely new.