Stefanie Schwangler

Born on July 26, 1987 in Waging am See – lives and works in Munich I am an architect and an artist – two worlds that complement each other wonderfully for me. Structure and precision on the one hand, freedom and intuition on the other. After training as an architectural draftsman, I studied architecture (2008–2013) and now work in project development in Munich. Art has accompanied me for many years – as a balance, a form of expression and a creative need. In abstract painting I find the space to let go, to make emotions visible and to follow the moment. I work primarily with acrylic paints and am inspired by feelings, moods, my surroundings and music. Often a song title becomes a picture title. I love the power of bright colors - they create energy, fill the room and captivate you. Using spatulas, shower squeegees, rollers, sponges or chalk, you can create multi-layered surfaces that create depth and invite the eye to wander. What fascinates me about art is its effect on the viewer: every picture can trigger something - a feeling, a memory, a pause. That's exactly what I want to achieve. That a work touches, appeals and creates a very personal connection.