In my series “Mirrors of the Soul”, the eye in its inexhaustible depth is at the centre of the pictorial action. Neurology adds a new facet to the examination of the central importance of the gaze and of being seen for the constitution of the self, which has run through the history of ideas and art since time immemorial. It shows how the neuronal networking between different areas of the brain is stimulated by the optic nerve, in particular connecting with the emotional center. Trauma therapy can now utilize this specifically to reintegrate split-off emotional parts of the personality. Thus, also the artistic exploration of the gaze is always a journey of research in the mirror cabinet of the soul.
Bio
Born in 1966 in Austria, I studied landscape ecology and work in nature conservation and sustainable development. Life-long I attended lectures in Humanities, including history of arts, at Viennese universities, but I started painting only late in life (2019). I attended painting and drawing courses by Haider Al-Zubaidi and Udo Hohenberger.
18 Soloexhibitions (17 in Austria, 1 in England), participation in more than 90 group exhibitions in Austria and international
Winner of
”Top Selection Berlin 2025” by PitturiAmo and BBA Gallery (DE, 2025)
”International Art Award 2024 - Artist of the Year” by Art Friends Austria (AT, 2025)
“Artist of Europe Award 24 - Firenze” by PitturiAmo and Cartavetra Gallery (IT, 2024/2025)
APP Art Prize Pallavicini 1. Edizione, Museo Pallazzo Pallavicini Bologna (IT, 2022)
Itsliquid International Contest 9th Edition - Category painting (IT, 2021)