Albert Leo Peil’s pointillistic moonscapes at The Intermission
What: The Intermission and Jan Kaps present Moon Argent, the first solo exhibition of Albert Leo Peil in Greece.
Although largely overlooked during his lifetime, Albert Leo Peil left behind a rich legacy that explores themes of identity and gender through an idiosyncratic approach to materiality.
Integrating mythological and sci‑fi elements with depictions of celestial beings and cultural icons, Peil’s compositions construct a world of pointillistic landscapes and idealized forms—a fusion of the technological and the mystical that gives his work a unique, almost paradoxical temporality, both forward‑looking and deeply rooted in metaphysical contemplation. Peil often depicts ambiguous and androgynous figures, blending masculine and feminine characteristics to envision a future of queer vitality and evolution; his imagery feels like fragments from an alternate reality, hinting at cosmic, mythological, or transcendental narratives.
The artist’s relationship with copper is almost alchemical. Through etching, corrosion, and hammering, the metal transforms into a time archive, its surfaces accruing depth, memories, and traces that emerge as light interacts with matter. In experimenting with the physical and chemical properties of his materials, he reveals the latent transformations hidden within them.
Albert Leo Peil (1946–2019) was born in Berlin and relocated to the small town of Lauf an der Pegnitz at the age of 15. Although he briefly attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg under abstract painter Ernst Weil, Peil’s artistic journey was largely self-taught. While working in various non-artistic roles—including a stint at a local wastewater treatment plant—he devoted his free time to creating an extensive body of work that includes intricate ink drawings and embossed copper pieces.
When: From March to April 26, 2025
Where: The Intermission, Podifkleous 37 A, Piraeus
