Peter Keil (b.1942)
Berlin-based artist Peter Robert Keil is recognized for his vividly coloured portraits and expressive, instinctive approach to painting. A prominent figure associated with Germany’s “Junge Wilde” movement, Keil developed a visual language rooted in spontaneity, emotional immediacy, and bold experimentation. His Picasso-inspired compositions are characterized by dynamic brushwork and a striking use of colour that balances figuration with expressive abstraction. Frequently painted on found materials such as cardboard, posters, and recycled artworks, his works reflect an ongoing interest in process and reinvention. Influenced by Neo-Expressionism, Art Brut, and the Cobra movement, Keil has cultivated a highly distinctive body of work that continues to resonate with collectors worldwide.