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about

alexander lis (b. 1983, zwickau, germany) is a contemporary artist based in frankfurt am main. in lis abstract works, he examines the interplay of structure and movement across layers of color, rhythm, and transparency. rooted in graffiti and design, lis’ compositions balance control and lightness, natural patterns and shifting horizons. his works reference atmospheric and topographic structures, raising the question of where nature ends and human influence begins. lis has exhibited in germany, the netherlands, and Switzerland; his works are held in several private collections.

 

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photo: Arshia Maljaei

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based in fankfurt am main

since 2013
co-founder, creative direction and visual consulting at dbf.design, frankfurt am main

since 2006
freelance work in design and art contexts in london, berlin, amsterdam and frankfurt am main

2004 – 2011
university of applied sciences darmstadt – diploma in communication design
university of applied sciences vorarlberg (austria) – media design
hfg offenbach, postgraduate studies – visual communication

1983
b. in zwickau

 

exhibitions (selection)

  • 2025 – „new & abstract group show #16“, berlin, represented by new & abstract
  • 2025 – „kunstscene 2025“, tilburg (nl), represented by julien arts
  • 2025 – „discovery art fair Frankfurt“, represented by new & abstract
  • 2025 – „muralarum“, domagkateliers, münchen
  • 2025 – „extended abstraction“, g143 frankfurt
  • 2025 – „positions of print“, atelier frankfurt, frankfurt
  • 2024 – „open doors“, atelier frankfurt, frankfurt
  • 2023 – „open doors“, atelier frankfurt, frankfurt
  • 2012 – „digital paintings“, basis frankfurt
  • 2012 – „gradient painting – print fiction“, mixed reality
  • 2011 – fourfivex edition 001, frankfurt, hamburg, leeds
  • 2009 – fourfivex „my art is better“, frankfurt
  • 2009 – „illustrative“, zurich
  • 2009 – „neue freunde“, mainz
  • 2004–2006 – youth art biennale, plauen/zwickau

 

press & publications

  • 2025 – interview “painting between stillness and movement”, new & abstract

 

awards

alexander’s innovative work has been recognized with numerous awards:

  • german design award (winner, special mention, newcomer finalist 2012)
  • european design award (3x)
  • adc gold new york
  • d&ad award
  • 100 best posters germany
  • output award

 

teaching and lectures

alexander is also an experienced lecturer and workshop leader, having taught at institutions such as:

  • hfg karlsruhe, hfg offenbach, and muthesius kunsthochschule kiel
  • burg giebichenstein kunsthochschule halle
  • technical university nuremberg georg simon ohm
  • hochschule darmstadt


internationally, he has shared his expertise in countries such as the uk, sweden, and the netherlands.

 

projects and initiatives

alexander has spearheaded several significant creative projects, including:

  • after school club (2012, 2013) at hfg offenbach with eike könig
  • self-publishing book fair (2011, 2012), a platform for independent publishing
  • fourfiveX (2006–2016), a research project exploring experimental design and art

 

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photo: Arshia Maljaei

about

alexander lis (b. 1983, zwickau, germany) is a contemporary artist based in frankfurt am main. in lis abstract works, he examines the interplay of structure and movement across layers of color, rhythm, and transparency. rooted in graffiti and design, lis’ compositions balance control and lightness, natural patterns and shifting horizons. his works reference atmospheric and topographic structures, raising the question of where nature ends and human influence begins. lis has exhibited in germany, the netherlands, and Switzerland; his works are held in several private collections.

 

cv

based in fankfurt am main

since 2013
co-founder, creative direction and visual consulting at dbf.design, frankfurt am main

since 2006
freelance work in design and art contexts in london, berlin, amsterdam and frankfurt am main

2004 – 2011
university of applied sciences darmstadt – diploma in communication design
university of applied sciences vorarlberg (austria) – media design
hfg offenbach, postgraduate studies – visual communication

1983
b. in zwickau

 

exhibitions (selection)

  • 2025 – „new & abstract group show #16“, berlin, represented by new & abstract
  • 2025 – „kunstscene 2025“, tilburg (nl), represented by julien arts
  • 2025 – „discovery art fair Frankfurt“, represented by new & abstract
  • 2025 – „muralarum“, domagkateliers, münchen
  • 2025 – „extended abstraction“, g143 frankfurt
  • 2025 – „positions of print“, atelier frankfurt, frankfurt
  • 2024 – „open doors“, atelier frankfurt, frankfurt
  • 2023 – „open doors“, atelier frankfurt, frankfurt
  • 2012 – „digital paintings“, basis frankfurt
  • 2012 – „gradient painting – print fiction“, mixed reality
  • 2011 – fourfivex edition 001, frankfurt, hamburg, leeds
  • 2009 – fourfivex „my art is better“, frankfurt
  • 2009 – „illustrative“, zurich
  • 2009 – „neue freunde“, mainz
  • 2004–2006 – youth art biennale, plauen/zwickau

 

press & publications

  • 2025 – interview “painting between stillness and movement”, new & abstract

 

awards

alexander’s innovative work has been recognized with numerous awards:

  • german design award (winner, special mention, newcomer finalist 2012)
  • european design award (3x)
  • adc gold new york
  • d&ad award
  • 100 best posters germany
  • output award

 

teaching and lectures

alexander is also an experienced lecturer and workshop leader, having taught at institutions such as:

  • hfg karlsruhe, hfg offenbach, and muthesius kunsthochschule kiel
  • burg giebichenstein kunsthochschule halle
  • technical university nuremberg georg simon ohm
  • hochschule darmstadt


internationally, he has shared his expertise in countries such as the uk, sweden, and the netherlands.

 

projects and initiatives

alexander has spearheaded several significant creative projects, including:

  • after school club (2012, 2013) at hfg offenbach with eike könig
  • self-publishing book fair (2011, 2012), a platform for independent publishing
  • fourfiveX (2006–2016), a research project exploring experimental design and art