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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

Hans Holtorf (1899 - 1984)
Hans Holtorf
1899 - 1984
Markus Lüpertz (1941)
Markus Lüpertz
1941
Otis Kaye (1885 - 1974)
Otis Kaye
1885 - 1974
Wilhelm Eisenblätter (1866 - 1934)
Wilhelm Eisenblätter
1866 - 1934
Otto Schmidt-Hofer (1873 - 1925)
Otto Schmidt-Hofer
1873 - 1925
Johann Georg Trautmann (1713 - 1769)
Johann Georg Trautmann
1713 - 1769
Franz Marc (1880 - 1916)
Franz Marc
1880 - 1916
Kurt Fleckenstein (1949)
Kurt Fleckenstein
1949
German Grobe (1857 - 1938)
German Grobe
1857 - 1938
Helmut Pfeuffer (1933)
Helmut Pfeuffer
1933
Herbert W. Kapitzki (1925 - 2005)
Herbert W. Kapitzki
1925 - 2005
Wilhelm Rudolph (1889 - 1982)
Wilhelm Rudolph
1889 - 1982
Oskar Michaelis (1872 - 1946)
Oskar Michaelis
1872 - 1946
Oswald Achenbach (1827 - 1905)
Oswald Achenbach
1827 - 1905
Katharina Lichtenscheidt (1963)
Katharina Lichtenscheidt
1963
Heinrich Lauenstein (1835 - 1910)
Heinrich Lauenstein
1835 - 1910

Creators Abstract art

Georgy Vartanovich Frangulyan (1945)
Georgy Vartanovich Frangulyan
1945
Francoise Gilot (1921 - 2023)
Francoise Gilot
1921 - 2023
Carlos Ginzburg (1946)
Carlos Ginzburg
1946
Harald Schmitz-Schmelzer (1953 - 2019)
Harald Schmitz-Schmelzer
1953 - 2019
Nichole Velasquez (1986)
Nichole Velasquez
1986
Ivon Hitchens (1893 - 1979)
Ivon Hitchens
1893 - 1979
Moshe Kupferman (1926 - 2003)
Moshe Kupferman
1926 - 2003
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Mikhnov-Voytenko (1932 - 1988)
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Mikhnov-Voytenko
1932 - 1988
Hawkins Bolden (1914 - 2005)
Hawkins Bolden
1914 - 2005
Paolo Valle (1948)
Paolo Valle
1948
 Arcangelo (1956)
Arcangelo
1956
Iran do Espirito Santo (1963)
Iran do Espirito Santo
1963
Genghiz Gabdurakhmanovich Akhmarov (1912 - 1995)
Genghiz Gabdurakhmanovich Akhmarov
1912 - 1995
Heinz Plank (1945)
Heinz Plank
1945
Alex Gardner (1987)
Alex Gardner
1987
Grigorii Gurevich (1938)
Grigorii Gurevich
1938
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