biography
“As an architect, I have created spaces for life and art,
As an artist, I create art in living spaces.”
interview
You studied architecture: How did you go from architecture to painting?
As an architect, after many years of experience in offices and as a freelancer, my joy in creating living spaces was greatly diminished by legal requirements, building regulations and budget constraints.
I planned and designed my own house with exciting rooms in 2009 and am still very proud of it today.
After completion and moving in, all that was missing was the right art.
The 3 m high rooms and the large white wall surfaces were a challenge.
Then I started rediscovering my own art and painting pictures.
Capturing spaces and colors and working with large surfaces always inspires me.
The spaces in which we live every day are the most important areas for people.
The combination of aesthetics and sense of space is an important design element.
Creating images that work in spaces and evoke emotions gives me great joy. The arrangement of how colors and shapes work harmoniously together to create a calming and aesthetically pleasing effect has made me experiment.
How did you learn your artistic craft?
Art is also one of the subjects covered in architectural training.
Design in the form of perspectives, drawings and models is taught in the course.
You always have art within you, but you can perfect it through proven techniques.
To achieve this, everyone has to find their own way, either through training or on their own.
I just do what I can – there are no limits.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
The motivation to create art for reasons of beauty and aesthetics is deeply rooted in our human culture and history.
I am inspired by good architecture and large spaces.
Famous artists such as Banksy use architecture as a picture plane.
I am inspired by the buildings and the interiors.
How do you find your motifs?
I don't look for motifs, but mix colors and model with structural paste.
Aesthetics in art refers to the principles of beauty and taste portrayed in my artwork.
The horizontal has accompanied me in my work from the very beginning.
As in architecture, horizontal lines help organize space within a work of art and create structure. They can be used to define and separate different levels or areas.
Horizontal lines play an important role in my art because they can create strong visual and emotional effects.
They can create the impression of vastness and infinity by leading the viewer's gaze across the entire surface of a work of art.
They create a feeling of infinity and invite the viewer to immerse themselves in the areas of color.
In addition, horizontal lines convey a feeling of calm, stability and serenity. They are reminiscent of the horizon, the sea, a skyline or a quiet landscape, which often has a relaxing effect on the viewer.
I rarely deviate from this design principle. Only a few lines, elements and structures break out of this line.
Very rarely do I move freely in the picture.
What has been the biggest challenge on your artistic journey so far, and how did you deal with it?
Motherhood still seems to be a taboo subject in the art world, because for a long time, the notion held, or still holds, that artists must live entirely for art. I consider that a myth. But it was undoubtedly challenging when my children were younger. How did I deal with it? I was time-hungry and persistently pursued my goals. In doing so, I learned not to be afraid of slowness.
Are there any techniques and materials that you prefer?
I mainly paint with self-mixed egg tempera and oil. These techniques allow
me to apply many thin layers and thereby create the bright color effect that
is characteristic of my pictures.
Is there a particular place where you prefer to work?
I prefer to work in my studio, which is outside my home in the old town of Diez
I also enjoy walking there and back every day.
Where do you see yourself and your art in the next five years?
I see artistic activity as an ongoing process. I prefer to paint,
until I drop dead in old age with a paintbrush in my hand. In five years, I hope to be
I'm still very much alive, working on great projects and have a good network. I'm looking forward to everything that
comes!
9. What advice would you give to other young artists who are just starting out?
Everyone has to find their own path, but it certainly doesn't hurt to study art history and visit exhibitions. Whether I like it or not, every newly created picture is placed in the context of centuries of painting history. So,
to the museum - or to the city library!