A print edition for sale of a sunset with three dimensional ladder

Friedrich Kunath

This Is The Worst Time Of My Life

€5,000

Edition of 60

Hand-finished

Frame included

Shipping within 4 weeks

Pay in 3 instalments with

Friedrich Kunath cuts through a sublime sunset with blunt authenticity in This Is The Worst Time Of My Life.

In his second Avant Arte edition, Kunath transports the viewer to an island rich with nature and Romantic awe – stamped with his signature birds-in-flight. Tiptoeing between two and three-dimensional, a bespoke steel ladder is attached to the frame to represent the journey between sadness and happiness – ever-connected opposites. The graffiti-inspired text, added by the artist to each print in acrylic paint, remains open to interpretation. The artist’s continuous practice of intentional ambiguity, in this case, an absent signature, encourages the viewer to fill in the gaps themselves.

The dimensions displayed on this page include both the ladder (89cm) and framed print.

Behind the scenes

Friedrich Kunath3 collaborationsGerman artist Friedrich Kunath paints pictures dripping in irony. Or as he puts it himself: "Things that shouldn't be together are colliding" – namely, influences from 19th-century Romanticism and Northern Baroque painting alongside cartoon characters, 90s song lyrics and tropical sunsets native only to holiday-postcard clichés. Born in 1974 during communism in East Germany, Friedrich grew up in a tight-knit community. However, his world was turned upside-down when he learned that many of his parent's friends were Stasi informants, forcing Friedrich to grapple with "a complete betrayal of everything you thought". These contrasting realities still permeate his art practice today. In 2003, after a life-threatening illness due to alcoholism and drug abuse, Friedrich dedicated himself to painting with a new sense of urgency. In 2007, he moved to Los Angeles, and the city, set within the broader, fraying concept of the American Dream more broadly, continues to provide much energy and inspiration for his work.

Who else should know about this work?

Help us spread the word

Reviews from Avant collectors

the item was some of the most professional packing i have seen outside of a museum. exceptionally well packed
Review of Guardian
very pleased with art, frame and customer service
Review of Combat fear with truth
print looks fabulous! super happy with it!
Review of Out of the Dark
Outstanding presentation, looking forward to ordering more artwork.
Review of Portrait of Maya #10
i appreciate the speedy delivery and all interaction regarding my purchase was efficient and pleasant.
Review of Laying in the Grass (Hand-finished)
we appreciate the care taken in transport. Our piece was unframed but we appreciated how the packaging was done to protect it and also extras like the information on the art and the tote bag. We love the art work.
Review of Guardian
The print is beautifully made, and I love it.
Review of Portrait of Maya #10
💯💯💯 👌🏻
Review of Untitled

Discover more print editions on Avant Arte

See all

Available

Claudia ComteMorphing Waves with Fire Corals€1,350

Available

Grant Riven YunHigh Fly Over the Valley€3,500

Draw

Abdulnasser GharemHemisphere€4,000Closing on 25 August

Draw

Piet Mondrian EstateComposition with Red, Yellow, Black, Blue, and Gray€500Closing on 18 August