Berlin, July 19, 2026 – The exhibition “Otherworlds” by artist Antonius, currently on display at Galerie Beyond.Reality, offers a unique perspective on the intersection of photography and digital art. Antonius utilizes a Pentacon Praktica 6000N scanner camera, a relic from the early days of digital photography, combined with advanced Photoshop techniques to create surreal and captivating imagery.
Antonius: A Journey from Craft to Vision
Antonius, born in 1961, is a German-American artist with a rich background in chemigraphy and lithography, later dedicating himself to photography. His career spans both analog and digital imaging, including stints at Leica and Minolta, and numerous publications in major magazines. In 2013, he received the German Photo Oscar. Despite his accolades, Antonius continues to explore innovative ways to challenge the medium of photography.
The Scanner Camera: A Gateway to the Unreal
Central to his current work is the Pentacon Praktica 6000N scanner camera. Originally designed for archiving museum objects, this camera operates line by line, demanding patience and stillness from its subjects. Its unique scanning process yields an extraordinary resolution, surpassing even many modern high-end cameras. Antonius harnesses this technical peculiarity to compose still lifes in his studio, capturing microscopic detail that forms the foundation of his fantastical creations.
Photoshop as Alchemy: From Still Life to Fable World
The images captured by the scanner camera are then transformed through digital manipulation. Antonius views Photoshop not merely as a repair tool but as a laboratory for artistic alchemy. Floral structures, intricate plants, and enigmatic objects are digitally altered, evoking scenes from a fairy tale. His series “Otherworlds/Magic Garden,” previously showcased at the Horizonte Zingst Photo Festival, exemplifies this approach. Each image tells a distinct story, blurring the lines between botanical study and dream sequence, photography, painting, and digital collage, while retaining a hint of its photographic origin.
Exhibition Details and Visitor Information
The Galerie Beyond.Reality, located at Schlüterstraße 70 in Berlin, provides an intimate setting for visitors to immerse themselves in these unique visual worlds. The exhibition runs from July 10 to August 14, 2026, and is a must-see for enthusiasts of experimental photography, digital image processing, and the convergence of technology and art. The gallery is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to take their time, as each image invites deep exploration.
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