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Fotografie von Petra Schott

Statement

My paintings transcend words, creating a new realm of immediate knowledge and feeling. They reflect my longings, experiences, and visions, infusing them with urgency and substance. Through my art, I rediscover what was lost in childhood and strengthen my connection to my roots, nature, and humanity. My subconscious deeply reveals itself in my work, guided by intuition towards the unknown.

The interplay of colors, textures, and shapes leads me to self-discovery and introspection, connecting me to my true nature. Scribbling into my paintings captures poignant thoughts, associations, and memories in the moment. I mostly draw with my left hand to let my intuition guide me.

I primarily use oil as my medium for its richness, softness, and profound natural colors. By the end of my creative process, oil permeates my studio and clothes, a delightful creative chaos. As German writer Arno Geiger said, “Art does not save us from chaos but from order."

Ultimately, my artistic vision is to create a space where viewers find solace and a new way of perceiving themselves, reshaping their identity.

Foto der Künstlerin Petra Schott mit einem ihrer Gemälde.

Art scientist Amalia Gonser writes:

All basic themes of human existence resonate within Petra Schott*s work: love, sex, vulnerability, memory and ephemerality, and again and again the transience of the experienced moment.

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