NEW RESONANCE Saarbrücken: Vernissage Review & Successes
NEW RESONANCE has arrived in Saarbrücken—not just as an exhibition title, but as a tangible movement. Even before the opening, Opus Kulturmagazin reported on the event and ensured that the vernissage immediately attracted the right audience: the art scene, influencers, key figures, and gallery owners. The room was packed from the start, the atmosphere attentive, and the champagne supplies were empty after just one day .
Central to the perception of NEW RESONANCE was the connection between Hendrik Schmeer (realistic painting) and Marc Kevin Sepeur (abstract works). After the introduction, many visitors spoke about the powerful impact of this dialogue. The opening speech set the framework and visibly moved the audience : people paused after the applause, asked questions, and sought dialogue. Some arrived skeptically—"let's see what this is"—and stayed because they became part of something.
The turning point was the fire ritual . At first, individual guests hesitantly placed pieces of paper into the fire, then a dynamic developed in which one piece of paper after another disappeared – eventually, no one stopped . The ritual reduced distance, facilitated participation, and created a shared experience that many later mentioned in discussions. At the same time, the live painting opened up a view of the process: deciding, painting over, consolidating – a transparent approach that builds trust and lowers barriers to purchase.
Outside, a DJ set carried the warm summer night . The atmosphere was informal , without any barriers to entry. The evening ended around the campfire – deep conversations instead of small talk, focused discussions about work, attitudes, and next steps. Two examples of feedback were provided: Alexander said, "I don't usually talk much with people at events like this. I'm very reserved. But here, I had one deep talk after another. " Lisa summed up: " It felt like an evening among friends ." For a new format, such voices are the best indicator of relevance.
The evening was also a success from a market perspective. The Saarbrücken art scene was present, as were influencers and gallery owners ; contacts were made that will continue beyond the evening. Several works were sold , and follow-up discussions were scheduled. Overall, this confirms NEW RESONANCE's positioning: closeness to the process, ritual, encounter – plus clear visibility of the artists' signatures.
Conclusion: NEW RESONANCE has won over Saarbrücken. Press coverage by Opus Kulturmagazin, a packed opening, an emotional speech, a powerful fire ritual , live painting as a showcase for the process, a DJ set and a campfire as a social space, plus sales and qualified contacts – the format has been validated . The obvious question: What's planned next? Conceivable options include focused studio visits with a short ritual element , a video recap of the live painting, an outdoor edition with projections – and a curated sequel that brings the series and space together even more precisely. Anyone who experienced the first edition knows: NEW RESONANCE is not a one-off event, but a series in the making .