As the title suggest I LÄBE NO (I'm still alive) the marking of time is nestled firmly at the heart of the work and the painting move towards a decidedly personal approach in the artist's practice. The painting radiates with Marti’s distinct signature green and the foundation (or support, if you will) of that green composition is various close-up photograph of the artist’s dog, Lutz. Painted on top of this image of the artist’s faithful companion is a fragment and impression taken from a place he tends to frequent, from Marti’s everyday life.
