Annette Lea Lemke

Annette Lea Lemke* 1976 born as Annette Lea Hannig in Prague, Czech Republic1993-1996 Certified press cartoonist (Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt)1996-2002 Studies and graduation in Music Education(Hochschule für Musik Detmold)1999-2002 Stipendium/Scholarship - Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, Bonn1999-2004 Studies and graduation in Art Education(Universität Paderborn)2001-2005 Teaching

Manfred Hönig

Manfred HönigBorn in Stuttgart, Germany in 1961, living in Nuremberg from 1965 to 2000, between 1980 and 1991 Studies in Physics, Philosophie, Psychologie and Art History at the Friedrich -Alexander - University in Erlangen.Interested in painting since I could hold a pen I started things in earnest in the seventies, picking up knowledge from other artists, during a stretch as a guest student at

Hanjo Schmidt

Even if the backgrounds are suptle and soft, the pictures still resonate in a minor key – there is something pathetic and pitiful about these people. They seem to have been thrown into the world and somehow be at the mercy of themselves. You can sense the tragedy of the human being – not only having to bear the world but also themselves. This is why dissecting the motifs into individual units of

Peter Handel

1949 born in Anklam, Germany1968 - 1971 studied art and sports1977 - 1982 lecturer at the university GHS Duisburg1984 artist exchange with Russiasince 1982 participation in international exhibitions: Düsseldorf,Köln, Maastricht, Basel, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Seoul, MiamiPaintings in possession of public and private collections

Shirin Donia

Shirin Donia is a young, German-Persian artist. She was born in 1980 in Germany. In the age of 2 she already started painting, lying on the carpet, many hours a day. An inspiring environment assisted her creativity, as she got introduced to many foreign countries and mentalities in early days. Residences in Florida, the Caribbean, India, Middle East and London – to only name a few stations –

Stefan Bräuniger

BETWEEN ABSTRACTION AND REALITYReflections on the art of Stefan BräunigerWhen you look at Stefan Bräuniger's paintings, naturally what first draws you to them is the fruit and flowers they depict. They have an ethereal quality yet at the same time they are such exact, in-your-face reproductions of nature as to seem literally 'alive'. Gazing at them, you are captivated by the beauty ofa rose, the

Ralf Rduch

Ralf Rduch creates large-sized nude paintings. His only motif is the human being who is posing nude exclusively. By abandoning clothing his cultural background, social status and that what he wants to represent most is not apparent. Clothing implies pretending – the body itself though will never be a feint.This concentration on the individual is yet intensified by the fact that the posing

Frank Rosenzweig

"In a time in which human beings suffer from alienation and mechanization through technological progress, while values such as happiness, harmony and understanding seams to disappear, I consider it my mission to paint pictures that my viewers can relate to. In a time in which real communication is being replaced by constant output by the media and virtual worlds, I explore the depth and richness

Ralf Scherfose

German realistic painter.Born in 1962 in Niedersachsen(Germany)Lives and works in Kassel(Germany)Education1984-1989 studied at Kassel school of art(HBK)1990-1991 Werkstatt Altena grantsince 1992 Tutor for drawing and painting at different institutions1994 member of Knstlersonderbund Deutschland(community of german realistic painters)1998 tutor for drawing at school of art Kasselsince 1990 one man

Stephan Widera

Stephan Widerawas born in Bremen, Germany in 1962.He currently lives and works in Düsseldorf.Stephan Widera has been working as a visual artist since graduating from University Niederrhein in Krefeld in 1989. He has exhibited his work in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Germany, Europe and the United States, in Galleries, Museums and Art-Fairs.He is a member of the BBK (German

Gerd Bannuscher

1957 - Born on July 22, in King Sacker / North Friesland.1979 - marriage to Barbara and birth of his son Bjorn.1986 - Since independence is a freelance artist.Gerd Bannuscher works and lives with his family todayEichede / Schleswig Holstein.

Kerstin Arnold

1964 Born in Chemnitz / Germany1981-1983 Apprenticeship to become draughtswoman1984-1985 Studies in Leipzig / Germany2001-2005 Participation in several art courses2003 3rd award from the international exhibition "artists of the region" in Losheim am See2004 2nd award from the international exhibition "artists of the region" in Losheim am

Edite Grinberga

1965 Born in Riga, Latvia1975 – 1982 Janis Rozentals School of Art, Riga1982 – 1983 Studies at the State University of Latvia (English Philology)1983 – 1988 Studies at the State Academy of Art, Riga (Painting and Textile Design)1989 Freelance artist in Riga – Installations, Theatre Costumes, Wax FiguresSince 1990 Painting, lives and works in Berlin2010 Residency at Santa Fe Art Institute, New

Pavel Feinstein

1960 Born in Moscow 1978 - 1979 Attends the art vocational school, Duschanbe 1980 Immigrates to Germany 1980 Studies at the Hochschule der Künste, Berlin Lives and works as a freelance artist in Berlin

Mirta Domacinovic

Mirta Domacinovic1961 Born in Vinkovci, Croatia 1987 Senefelder Preis -Lithograph, Offenbach/M. (award) 1987 - 1988 Studies at the Academy of Fine Art with Professor Sonderborg, Stuttgart, Germany 1982 - 1989 Studies at the art university, Offenbach, Germany. Receives diploma. 1989 Works as freelance artist since 1989 1993 - 1995 Teaches drawing in the visual

Rolf Ohst

1952 -born in Lübeck 1974-1979 Art studiesstudies of fine art HBK Hamburg withprofessors Rudolf Hausner, Thiemann and MavignierAbout the painting of Rolf OhstDr. Stefanie Lucci - Kunsthistorikerin/RedaktionShiny heaps of meat just as in a butchery, stacked bodily masses, resembling of rolled pork roast, fatty bodies looking like plucked chicken. Rolf Ohst's fascination for immense carnality and

Thengis Rioni

"Painting is an attempt, to approach God." Thengis Rioni Each thing ist followed by its counterpart like a shadow in the aftermath of light -Thengis Rioni's imagery between exotic worlds and philosophyThe Georgian painter and sculptor Thengis chose the name of the river Rioni - which runs through his hometown - as a surname. Rioni is more than just a name, it is a parable. Heraklit said that a

Marc Taschowsky

"All of my paintings are related to the world of media. The original pictures are taken from the Internet, TV, newspapers, or magazines. From these types of media we all know celebrities like politicians, actors, rock stars or even comic book characters. Their faces seem to be omnipresent and are part of our everyday life. Their images have been burnt into our collective archives. I’m not

Christian Grosskopf

1963 born in West Berlin1981 final high school examination1982 Berlin University of the Arts (HdK)1983 studying with Prof. Wolfgang Petrick and Prof. Klaus Fussmann1988 work in the United States and Mexico1989 graduation, Master of Arts1992 foundation of the painters group BRIGHT SIGHT1993 work in Australia and New Zealand1996 work in Spainsince 1989 solo exhibitions and group exhibitions in