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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

Nikolaus Störtenbecker (1940)
Nikolaus Störtenbecker
1940
Ulrike Crespo (1950 - 2019)
Ulrike Crespo
1950 - 2019
Hans Rieder ()
Hans Rieder
Heinrich Ferdinand Hofmann (1824 - 1911)
Heinrich Ferdinand Hofmann
1824 - 1911
Carl Wilhelm Müller (1839 - 1904)
Carl Wilhelm Müller
1839 - 1904
Fritz Hickmann (1820 - 1900)
Fritz Hickmann
1820 - 1900
Moric Kellerhofen (1758 - 1830)
Moric Kellerhofen
1758 - 1830
Carl Friedrich Sandhaas (1801 - 1859)
Carl Friedrich Sandhaas
1801 - 1859
Hermann Nestel (1858 - 1905)
Hermann Nestel
1858 - 1905
Dmitri Vladimirovich Vrubel (1960 - 2022)
Dmitri Vladimirovich Vrubel
1960 - 2022
Martin Kober (1550 - 1598)
Martin Kober
1550 - 1598
Friedrich August von Kaulbach (1850 - 1920)
Friedrich August von Kaulbach
1850 - 1920
Willy Lucas (1884 - 1918)
Willy Lucas
1884 - 1918
Anna Peters (1843 - 1926)
Anna Peters
1843 - 1926
Eugen Lingenfelder (1862 - 1946)
Eugen Lingenfelder
1862 - 1946
John Robinson Tait (1834 - 1909)
John Robinson Tait
1834 - 1909

Creators Abstract art

Alma Allen (1970)
Alma Allen
1970
Norbert Bisky (1970)
Norbert Bisky
1970
Thomas Schliesser (1955)
Thomas Schliesser
1955
Anna Park (1996)
Anna Park
1996
Arthur Garfield Dove (1880 - 1946)
Arthur Garfield Dove
1880 - 1946
 Maria Pirwitz (1926 - 1984)
Maria Pirwitz
1926 - 1984
Nadezhda Andreevna Udaltsova (1885 - 1961)
Nadezhda Andreevna Udaltsova
1885 - 1961
Yang Seung-Ho (1955)
Yang Seung-Ho
1955
Rudolf Dischinger (1904 - 1988)
Rudolf Dischinger
1904 - 1988
Edward John Hughes (1913 - 2007)
Edward John Hughes
1913 - 2007
Patrick Hughes (1939)
Patrick Hughes
1939
Arthur Hill Gilbert (1893 - 1970)
Arthur Hill Gilbert
1893 - 1970
Leidy Churchman (1979)
Leidy Churchman
1979
Hennig Kurschner (1941)
Hennig Kurschner
1941
Manfred Gnädinger (1936 - 2002)
Manfred Gnädinger
1936 - 2002
Stuart Brisley (1933)
Stuart Brisley
1933
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