“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.
Which techniques do you prefer and why?
I love large and calm pictures. I would prefer to paint a calm surface with one color. But the size of the pictures also demands attention, so they need colors and tactile structures that incorporate light and shadow. I create this using spatula techniques and color gradients.
There are only occasional gold accents.
How long does it usually take you to create a work of art?
The whole work begins with the choice of format, colors and structures that I want to use. The idea for the motif then comes shortly before I start painting.
That is just the beginning - then it is possible that there will be many ideas and layers on top of each other until the right picture finally emerges.
This can take many days.
Unfortunately, many good designs have been painted over.
For the future, I'll probably put these drafts aside and start a new painting.
Are there people who have influenced your art?
Yes, my children and my husband are my biggest critics.
My friend and interior designer Gabriele Haar motivated me to start with my first paintings and we worked together to complement her interior with my works.
The interior design certainly influenced the colors and shapes of my works.
What is your personal goal as an artist?
I want to bring emotions into people's rooms. Many rooms lack an image that fills the room and brings it to life.