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Frances Scholz

Frances Scholz is a vibrant figure in contemporary art and cinema. Scholz's education at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin from 1982 to 1988 laid the groundwork for a career that spans painting, video art, and filmmaking. She is known for her conceptual approach to art, often blending narrative and abstraction to explore themes of memory, perception, and the construction of reality.

One of Frances Scholz's significant contributions to the art world is her film "Amboy," co-written and produced with science fiction writer Mark von Schlegell. Premiered in 2015, "Amboy" delves into the cultural mythologies and hallucinatory fabric of Los Angeles through a series of interconnected, unscripted encounters. The film is notable for its exploration of identity and the elusive nature of artistic legacy, set against the backdrop of the Mojave Desert's ghost towns. Scholz's work in "Amboy" exemplifies her interest in the intersection of narrative and visual art, utilizing a collaborative and open form of production that features contributions from notable figures in the art and entertainment industry.

Frances Scholz's artistry extends beyond filmmaking. She has exhibited widely, with notable shows at institutions such as the Chinati Foundation, where she held an open studio and screened "Amboy" in 2016, and solo exhibitions across the United States and Germany. Her work in group shows and solo exhibitions often reflects her multifaceted approach to media, including painting, video art, and installations, which are treated with the same editorial eye as her film material.

Currently living and working in Cologne, Frances Scholz continues to influence both the art and film worlds with her innovative projects. Her extensive body of work, including video art pieces like "The Moon" and "Awakening," and her involvement in collaborative projects, underscores her role as a dynamic force in contemporary culture.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Frances Scholz represents a unique investment in the overlap of visual art and cinema. Her ability to navigate and blend these worlds offers a rich tapestry of works that are both intellectually stimulating and visually compelling.

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Date and place of birt:1962, Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality:Germany, USA
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Filmmaker, Painter
Art style:Abstract art, Contemporary art

Creators Germany

Alexander Maximilian Seitz (1811 - 1888)
Alexander Maximilian Seitz
1811 - 1888
Hans-Ulrich Buchwald (1925 - 2009)
Hans-Ulrich Buchwald
1925 - 2009
Luitpold Domberger (1912 - 2005)
Luitpold Domberger
1912 - 2005
Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708 - 1770)
Georg Dionysius Ehret
1708 - 1770
Karl Stuhlmüller (1859 - 1930)
Karl Stuhlmüller
1859 - 1930
Siegfried Mackowsky (1878 - 1941)
Siegfried Mackowsky
1878 - 1941
Friedrich Franz Maria Stummel (1850 - 1919)
Friedrich Franz Maria Stummel
1850 - 1919
Walter Bertelsmann (1877 - 1963)
Walter Bertelsmann
1877 - 1963
Paul Alfred Schroeter (Schröter) (1866 - 1946)
Paul Alfred Schroeter (Schröter)
1866 - 1946
Norbert von Padberg (1957)
Norbert von Padberg
1957
Maren Lipp (1926 - 2015)
Maren Lipp
1926 - 2015
Romuald Hazoumи (1962)
Romuald Hazoumи
1962
Joachim Palm (1936)
Joachim Palm
1936
Jakob Lehnen (1803 - 1847)
Jakob Lehnen
1803 - 1847
Karl Roux (1826 - 1894)
Karl Roux
1826 - 1894
Karl Krazeisen (1794 - 1878)
Karl Krazeisen
1794 - 1878

Creators Abstract art

Sergey Petrovich Tkachyov (1922 - 2022)
Sergey Petrovich Tkachyov
1922 - 2022
Mahjoub Ben Bella (1946 - 2020)
Mahjoub Ben Bella
1946 - 2020
Peter Arthur Hutchinson (1930)
Peter Arthur Hutchinson
1930
Vladislav Ivanovich Shcherbina (1926 - 2017)
Vladislav Ivanovich Shcherbina
1926 - 2017
Bruno Cassinari (1912 - 1992)
Bruno Cassinari
1912 - 1992
Igor Vladimirovich Radoman (1921 - 1992)
Igor Vladimirovich Radoman
1921 - 1992
Boris Ivanovich Shamanov (1931 - 2008)
Boris Ivanovich Shamanov
1931 - 2008
Marion Borgelt (1954)
Marion Borgelt
1954
Jane Frank (1918 - 1986)
Jane Frank
1918 - 1986
David Weiss (1946 - 2012)
David Weiss
1946 - 2012
Olivier Debré (1920 - 1999)
Olivier Debré
1920 - 1999
Andrey L'vovich Kostin (1947 - 2000)
Andrey L'vovich Kostin
1947 - 2000
Paul Stein (1949 - 2004)
Paul Stein
1949 - 2004
Volkmar Schulz-Rumpold (1956)
Volkmar Schulz-Rumpold
1956
Chris Ofili (1968)
Chris Ofili
1968
Lázaro Saavedra (1964)
Lázaro Saavedra
1964