By Dominique Catherina Foertig in Works on Paper — 20 Jan 2024

Budny And Rossman aka Animationseries2000 is Syrina Hartje And Vladimir Meln in Unveiling A World Where Art Meets The Absurdities Of Consumerism

Discover The Whimsical World Of Animationseries2000: Where Art Meets Absurdity - Dive Into The Playful Yet Profound Universe Of Syrina Hartje And Vladimir Meln, A Hamburg-Based Duo Turning Everyday Consumerism Into A Canvas Of Creativity And Critique

Budny and Rossman aka Animationseries2000 are Syrina Hartje and Vladimir Meln with a feature and overview about her art practice on Munchies Art Club Magazine

REDEFINING ART IN THE AGE OF CONSUMERISM: THE JOURNEY OF HARTJE AND MELN WITH ANIMATIONSERIES2000

Syrina Hartje and Vladimir Meln, the dynamic duo behind Animationseries2000 or somethimes they call themselves Budny And Rossman, are based in Hamburg, Germany, and are celebrated for their playful and diverse approach to art.

budny and rossman aka anmiationseries2000, syrina hartje and vladimir meln, artist duo from Hamburg germany in contemporar art — **Buddy and Rossman a Artist Couple:** Syrina Harje & Vladimir Meln| Animationseries2000 or #BudnyAndRossman | Photo credit Maximilian Probst | Image courtesy the artists

Syrina and Vladimir, the talented team behind Animationseries2000, have generously sent us a fantastic range of their work.

budny and rossman aka anmiationseries2000, exhibition , barlach halle hamburg promising emerging artist — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** »Untitled_pain« 200x190cm, acrylic, oil and canvas collaged on canvas, exhibited at dE hamburg, Barlach Halle »Eisige Visionen« (group), 2023 | Image Courtesy by the Artist

Budny and Rossmann, also known as Animationseries2000, are the dynamic artist duo featured in the spotlight on Munchies Art Club. 🎨 Photo by Maximilian Probst

Here's a glimpse into the creative world they've built.

**Budny and Rossman aka Animationseries2000:** are Syrina Hartje and Vladimir Meln | Photo: Maximilian Probst

animationseries2000, munchies art club magazine emerging artists on instagram feature — **Budny and Rossman aka Animationseries2000:** are Syrina Hartje and Vladimir Meln | Photo: Maximilian Probst

We hope you enjoy exploring it as much as we did!

As Animationseries2000, Hartje and Meln skillfully blend various artistic forms, crafting thought-provoking works that resonate with contemporary audiences.

Specializing in a range of mediums including animation, illustration, painting, and comic art, their creations explore the aesthetic and cultural significance of everyday consumer worlds.

budny and rossman aka anmiationseries2000, detail of an jazzmag painting — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** Jazzmag Series (Detail) Image Courtesy by the Artist

Last December, Animationseries2000 showcased their work in a group exhibition titled 'Eisige Visionen,' inspired by the iconic work of Caspar David Friedrich.

The show, curated by Peter Kohl and Felix Schwotzer, was held at the Barlach Halle In Hamburg.

budny and rossman aka anmiationseries2000, emerging promising artist now, syrina hartje and vladimir meln, instagram you have to follow now — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** Detail: »Paradieswochen«, for Dockville and MS Artville Festival, City Light Poster | 118,5x175 cm | 2023 | Image courtesy the artists

Spoiler alert: Something big is coming in 2024 as a solo project from these promising artists, so keep following Animationseries2000 On Instagram!

Launching their artistic journey in 2015, Animationseries2000 has since created a collection of works that both enchant and challenge audiences.

ANIMATIONSERIES2000: BUDNY AND ROSSMAN

From the imaginative Budny and Rossman series to the insightful Happiness Machine, their art represents a blend of whimsical visuals and profound cultural insight.

Their art, showcasing everyday objects in extraordinary settings, encourage viewers to reflect on the essence of consumerism and its influence on contemporary life.

Exhibited throughout Europe, the works of this duo have garnered international acclaim, stimulating new viewpoints and redefining the ordinary.

ANIMATIONSERIES2000: CRAFTING A UNIQUE VISUAL LANGUAGE IN CONTEMPORARY ART

TAROT BY ANIMATIONSERIES2000:

This project takes a fresh look at Tarot cards, exploring their deep symbolism and envisioning them as modern consumer goods.

Syrina and Vladimir artfully balance contemporary reinterpretations with the cards' traditional meanings, offering a unique perspective that bridges the ancient and the present-day.

tarot card, black and white, contemporary art daily and now, artist couple hamburg — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000: Der Tod (Death) Painting** | Tarot Series | Image Courtesy by the Artists L'amoureux Painting | 160x240cm | Acrylic and oil on canvas | Tarot Series | Image courtesy the artistsKing Of Coins Painting | Tarot Series | Syrina Hartje And Vladimir Meln - Animationseries2000 | Image Courtesy by the Artist »The Devil« | 160x240cm | Acrylic and oil on canvas, 2022 | Tarot Series | Image courtesy the artists

contemporary artwork, painting, modern art, tarot card huge — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000: Der Tod (Death) Painting** | Tarot Series | Image Courtesy by the Artists L'amoureux Painting | 160x240cm | Acrylic and oil on canvas | Tarot Series | Image courtesy the artistsKing Of Coins Painting | Tarot Series | Syrina Hartje And Vladimir Meln - Animationseries2000 | Image Courtesy by the Artist »The Devil« | 160x240cm | Acrylic and oil on canvas, 2022 | Tarot Series | Image courtesy the artists

Their approach not only revitalizes these classic symbols but also challenges us to view them through the dual lenses of art and consumerism, adding layers of meaning to these timeless icons.

JAZZMAGS:

In this compelling series of paintings, Syrina and Vladimir critically examine the commodification of sexuality and female forms as depicted in magazine covers.

budny and rossman aka anmiationseries2000, playboy, naive painting, social issue, contemporary art — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** Studio - making of Jazzmags SeriesFrom left to right: **»Big One 1«** 120x160cm, acrylic, oil, spray and canvas collaged on canvas, 2021 Exhibited at: »crown shyness«(group), Jupiter, Hamburg, 2023, curator: Kanal3Kollektiv, »Meet Frida pres.addart« (group), Stilwerk, Hamburg, 2023 | **»Playboy 2«** 120x160cm, acrylic, oil, spray and canvas collaged on canvas, 2023 | **»Big One 2«** 120x160cm, acrylic, oil, spray and canvas collaged on canvas, 2021Images courtesy the artists

Merging acrylic, oil, and canvas, they craft large-scale artworks that echo the aesthetics of the digital age.

playboy in contemporary art, by animationsseries2000 — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** Playboy painting 1 | Jazzmags Series | 160x120cm, acrylic, oil and canvas collaged on canvas,2022 | Image courtesy the artist -> „BigOne 2“ | Jazzmags Series | 120x160cm, acrylic, oil, spray and canvas collaged on canvas, 2022 | Animationseries2000 aka #BudnyAndRossman | Image Courtesy by the Artists „Klingon Playboy“ | Jazzmags Series | 120x160cm, acrylic, oil, spray and canvas collaged on canvas, 2022 | Animationseries2000 aka #BudnyAndRossman | Image Courtesy by the Artists

playboy painting, colofrul oil painting now — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** Playboy painting 1 | Jazzmags Series | 160x120cm, acrylic, oil and canvas collaged on canvas,2022 | Image courtesy the artist -> „BigOne 2“ | Jazzmags Series | 120x160cm, acrylic, oil, spray and canvas collaged on canvas, 2022 | Animationseries2000 aka #BudnyAndRossman | Image Courtesy by the Artists „Klingon Playboy“ | Jazzmags Series | 120x160cm, acrylic, oil, spray and canvas collaged on canvas, 2022 | Animationseries2000 aka #BudnyAndRossman | Image Courtesy by the Artists

Their approach not only highlights the objectification prevalent in media but also reframes these images with a contemporary artistic sensibility, merging traditional techniques with modern visual language.

budny and rossman aka anmiationseries2000, site specific art installation doom is on the way to rescue us from boredom — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** »Doom is on its way to rescue us from boredom«^,paint on PVc tarpaulin, 9x4 m, 2023 |Photo Maximilian Probst | Images courtesy by Animationseries2000

budny and rossman aka anmiationseries2000, post magic world, hughe art installation hamburg, public art — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000: «packaging Waste«** (7 objects) | Oilcloth, vinyl, metallic foil, awningcloth, yarn | sizes up to 3m in lengths, 2023 | Animationseries2000 | Post Magic Worlds | Photo Credit: Maximilian Probst

POST-MAGIC WORLDS:

Post-Magic Worlds: Building upon their Kiosk projects, this installation by Syrina and Vladimir ventures into a bold critique of consumerism's hedonistic aspects.‍

dockville festival with an artwork in public space by animationseries2000 — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** Paradies Wochen Image Courtesy by the Artist

paradiese weeks, dockfestival with syrina hartje and vladimir meln — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** Paradies Wochen Image Courtesy by the Artist

It showcases an intriguing fusion of oversized everyday product wrappers set against the backdrop of natural environments.

This juxtaposition not only provokes thought about the pervasive influence of consumer culture but also artistically challenges our perceptions of the ordinary, encouraging a deeper reflection on the relationship between nature and the consumer goods we encounter daily.

ADDITIONAL INFOS

‍

Delving into the world of Animationseries2000 reveals a mesmerizing blend of creativity and social commentary, where everyday encounters are transformed into extraordinary artistic expressions.

Syrina Hartje and Vladimir Meln have truly crafted a universe that challenges and delights in equal measure.

budny and rossman aka anmiationseries2000, contemporary artist studio daily, artist feature, munchies art club — **Budny and Rossman aka Anmiationseries2000:** Working in the Studio with Syrina Hartje and Vladimir Meln aka #BudnyAndRossman Animationseries2000 | Photo Courtesy by the Artists

Stay connected with the latest from Animationseries2000 by following them on Instagram, where they go by Budny And Rossman, and don’t forget to bookmark their Website. Check ou there You Tube Channel , too.