Johan Deckmann Anger Towards Others For Sale

About this work

Johan Deckmann has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary conceptual art, merging his dual practice as a visual artist and psychotherapist into works that probe the complexities of human emotion with disarming directness. His book-based paintings have garnered international recognition, with collectors drawn to his ability to distill psychological truths into deceptively simple visual statements. Working from Copenhagen, Deckmann transforms vintage hardcover books into vehicles for introspection, their worn surfaces becoming canvases for text-based interventions that read as both personal confession and universal observation. *Anger Towards Others* exemplifies Deckmann's mature approach to the book-as-object format. The work positions itself within his ongoing exploration of emotional states we often suppress or misattribute, presented here with characteristic economy. By rendering this phrase in his signature typographic style against the physical weight of a repurposed book, Deckmann creates a tension between the permanence of the printed word and the volatility of the sentiment expressed. The piece functions simultaneously as self-help parody, genuine therapeutic prompt, and aesthetic object—a layering of meaning that has become central to his practice. At 30 x 22 cm, this 2025 acrylic on books work maintains the intimate scale that allows Deckmann's pieces to operate in domestic settings while retaining their conceptual weight. His works continue to perform well at auction, reflecting sustained collector interest in artists who bridge psychological insight with material innovation. For acquisition inquiries regarding this work by Johan Deckmann, please contact Guy Hepner.