Artist Statement:
Biography
The freelance artist, born in 1966 in Frankfurt, lives and works in Rodenbach. Her career leads her to new projects and challenges – in life as well as in art. Studying color painting from 2017 with Professor Jerry Zeniuk and Ingrid Floß at the Art Academy in Kolbermoor and Bad Reichenhall, Susanne has provided her work groundbreaking accents. Through the interplay of colors, she skillfully creates the illusion of spatial depth in her multi-layered compositions.
She became known at exhibitions and art fairs, as well as through publications in two international art books. She is the author of the book “Farben formen – expressiv malen” (in German) and works as a lecturer at the Kunstfabrik in Vienna. To complement this, she has recently released a fascinating artist book titled “Es gibt keine Antwort auf die Frage” (in German), which captures her artistic journey and mindset. In this book, she invites readers to delve deep into her creative vision and explore the boundaries of art.
Today, Susanne is represented in private collections worldwide.
Artist Statement
In art, I pursue a unique sense of freedom. Painting is what puts me in ecstasy. I work on my creations – with acrylic paints, brushes, palette knives, putty, charcoal, oil pastels, brooms etc. – until I reach that ineffable moment of happiness. While painting, I am virtually on the hunt for that special moment. To me, imperfection has an irresistible charme. That glimpse behind the facade is what keeps on inspiring me. My art is a symbol for the unusual, for all the flaws and peculiarities that make life colorful.
My goal is to challenge, to surprise the viewer of my paintings. I want to encourage them to use the possibilities of life and be open-minded to develop and grow. Should I? Could I? Would I? … DO it!!! is my motto. I want to break through the ordinary and stimulate thinking. Because if we strive for innovation, we can gain valuable life experiences and contribute to make our world even better.
Through my work I pave the way to the emotions, invite reflection and create an opportunity to deal with the inner world.
Professional/Teaching Experience:
Kunstfabrik Vienna, Kunstfabrik Hannover - Abstract Art teacher
Since 2023
Exhibitions:
05.10.2023–19.10.2023
Galeria Tibaldi / Konsum163, Rome
from 04.09.2023
BGL Social Lounge, Palma de Mallorca
01.06.2023–11.06.2023
Metrospektive, Konsum163, Munich
20.10.2022–31.10.2022
Chasing the Rainbow, ZContemporary, Grindelallee 129, Hamburg
05.08.2022–05.10.2022
Glücksmomente, Kunstkaufhaus, Unna
25.09.2022–07.10.2022
Soloshow „Hinter der Fassade“, KreativRaum Galerie, Vienna
07.05.2022–07.08.2022
Soloshow „Reflexion“, Atelier für Architektur und Kunst, Nuremberg
16.12.2021–21.12.2021
Abstract Stories, ZContemporary, PopUp Raum, Hamburg
22.10.2021–March 2022
Galerie Böhner, Mannheim
September–December 2021
Steigenberger Grandhotel, Heringsdorf, Usedom
17.09.2021–24.09.2021
Woman in Art 2021, Berlin
from March 2021
Stilhaus Galerien Gut Panker, Panker
July 2020
„The ART Of Distancing“ / Azaro Artspaces / ZContemporary, Hamburg
Feb 2020
”Behind The Color”, Azaro Artspaces / ZContemporary, Hamburg
Oct 2018 – Jan 2020
Heide Einrichtungshaus,”Alt-Fechenheim”, einer der traditionellsten Gegenden von Frankfurt am Main
May 2018
“Frei im Mai” in Hanau
Nov 2016
“Gold, Juwelen und Painting” – “Unverwechselbar wie Du und ich“ ?@ Hofgut Wickstadt / Hessen
July 2016
TAP, The Art Market Frankfurt am Main
Art Fairs
Sept 2019, 2023
ARTe Wiesbaden
Nov 2018
ARTe Padova
Sept 2018
art3f Lyon
Feb 2018
ARTe Genova
Online Galleries
Saatchi Art, Los Angeles, Kalifornien
Singulart, Berlin
Cooperations
Since March 2023
Aquarylic
Since March 2021
Stilhaus Galerien
Since October 2020
@elizabethschowachertart
Since April 2021
EventArt Buy my Art
Since 2020
Kollektion Wiedemann Art Prints available
Since 2020
[KUN:ST] International, Stuttgart?
Since 2020
ZContemporary, HamburgBuy my Art
2018 / 2019
ART13, Hanau
Artistic Influences:
Helen Frankenthaler, Willem de Kooning
Artist Tags:
abstract, large size, susanne kirsch, modern art, statement, abstract expressionism
