An extraordinary exhibition and a unique book project.
Life-size guitars – each one a work of art, each with its own story.
More than instruments.
More than art.
A tribute to rock.
GUITAR ART ONE TO ONE - Information for Artists and Galleries
1. GALLERY / EXHIBITION
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One full-view photograph of the guitar (front, with the back optional) against a clean white background.
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For the exhibition, the image will be produced as a 130 × 80 cm fine art print, mounted on Dibond and presented without a frame.
2. BOOK
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One full-view photograph of the guitar (front and back).
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A selection of detailed close-up images highlighting its unique character, wear, and distinctive features.
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Each artist will also be portrayed in a black-and-white portrait.
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The photographs will be accompanied by the personal story behind the guitar and what it means to the artist.
3. STORY
The story should focus on the relationship between the artist and their guitar. Every instrument has its own history, and we'd like to capture the experiences that make it unique. This could include, for example:
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A broken neck and its repair.
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The guitar being stolen and later recovered.
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An endorsement deal or collaboration with a guitar manufacturer.
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Memorable concerts, recording sessions, or other significant moments associated with the instrument.
The more personal and authentic the story, the more it will add to the project.
Rudolf Schenker - SCORPIONS
Matthias Jabs - SCORPIONS
A selection of guitars from GUITAR ART ONE TO ONE
Portrait examples – for the exhibition and the book
The artist's portrait serves as the visual connection between the musician and the guitar, bringing the personal story behind the instrument to life.
To maintain a clean, timeless aesthetic and reflect the gallery setting, each artist will be photographed in black and white against a white or light grey background, using a simple and understated style.
FEATURED ARTISTS - The following people have already contributed to this project
Klaus Meine Scorpions
Rudolf Schenker Scorpions
Matthias Jabs Scorpions
Wolf Hoffmann Accept
Richard Z. Kruspe Rammstein
Paul Landers Rammstein
Kai Hansen Helloween
Sascha Gerstner Helloween
Michael Weikath Helloween
Leo Leoni Gotthard
Norman Bites The New Roses
Victor Smolski ex-Rage / Almanac
Eric Steckel
Axel Rudi Pell
Marcus Deml
Thomas Blug
Henrik Freischlader
Christof Stein-Schneider Fury in the Slaughterhouse
Additional artists are currently in the planning stage and will be joining the project soon.
GUITAR ART ONE TO ONE - The Book
The sample pages presented here provide a first impression of GUITAR ART ONE TO ONE.
The book brings together exceptional guitars belonging to renowned artists, personal stories, musician portraits, and striking photography. It is conceived as a tribute to the guitar — not only as an instrument, but as an artistic object, a witness to personal history, and an expression of individual creativity.
The featured pages invite the viewer to step into the world of the artists and their instruments, discovering the stories behind each guitar and experiencing the book as an integral part of the planned gallery exhibition.
About - the Artist / Photographer and Author
As a former guitarist, I have experienced the unique connection between musician, instrument, and sound firsthand. For me, the guitar is an expression of the artist’s personality and musical voice.
In my work as a photographer, I see myself as the echo between the guitar, the artist, and the viewer. My role is to make this connection visible — capturing a moment where sound, identity, and visual perception come together.
GUITAR ART ONE TO ONE brings together my experience as a musician with my perspective as a photographer and artist.
Contact kontakt@christianesche.com / +49 160 84 74 394
