Dragon Slayer

Bernhard Apfel from Bad Tolz stands out as ever with his characteristic ingenuity, masterly dexterity, wicked humour, and balance act straddling “sacred contemplation and worldly desire.” His victor over evil rendered in expressionist style presents a potential symbol for us all. The conqueror’s striking features are echoed in the dragon’s blood-soaked severed head. With this doubling, the dragon becomes the hero's alter ego and ultimately acts as a trophy for his own successful inner struggle.