*1964
Europe
Arnold
Kerstin
408
Artist ID:
Exhibition & Shows
2024 |
50 Jahre BBK Saar, Saarländisches Künstlerhaus, Saarbrücken
Trier West, Europäische Kunstakademie, Trier
Grenzenlos Weiblich, kulturimdritten / art3 Galerie, Wien, Österreich
Wahnsinnig schön? Ganz schön wahnsinnig?, Kulturgarage, Wien, Österreich
2023 |
KUKT, Jahresausstellung 2023, ERA Trier, Trier
Kunst im Landtag, Landtag des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken
SaarART 2023, Galerie KuBa, Saarbrücken
2022 |
KUKT, Kleine Formate, Stadtbücherei Trier, Trier
Sommersalon des BBK, Alternative facts, Kunstzentrum Bosener Mühle, Bosen
Jahresausstellung, KUKT, Ansichten 6 Grad 38’ Ost, Thermen am Viehmarkt, Trier
Female Faces, Kulturgarage, Wien, Österreich
2021 |
Virtuelle Ausstellung, Kunst totz(t) Corona, Landtag Saarland, Saarbrücken
Into The Great Wide Open, Künstlerhaus Saarland, Saarbrücken
KUKT, Jahresausstellung, ERA Trier, Trier
KUKT, SKALA Kino Center, Bitburg
Kleine Formate, Galerie Netzwerk, Trier
2020 |
Jahresausstellung, DIVERSITAS, TUFA, Trier
KunstSalon23, kleine Galerie / VHS Liesing, Liesinger Platz 3, 1230 Wien, Österreich
2019 |
Jahresausstellung, kleine galerie, Wien, Österreich
SWISS Art EXPO, SBB Eventhalle Zürich, Schweiz
Die Neuen, BBK Saarland, Künstlerhaus Saarland, Saarbrücken
Auction preview, EGA / Dorotheum, Wien
2018 |
BBK, Tafel, Saarbrücken
ArtOnScene Gallery, Kaaboo Art, Del Mar, USA
Galerie Hexagone, Aachen
2017 |
éditions tréves, TUFA, Trier
beziehungsLos, GreenHouse, Kunst im Gewächshaus e.V., Morbach
Back to School Special, ARTONSCENE Gallery, West Hollywood, Los Angeles
Art Galerie Essen, Essen
2016 |
ARTBOX.PROJECT, Art Basel Art Weeks 2016, Spectrum Miami
The World is a Stage, éditions tréves, TUFA, Trier
éditions tréves, TUFA, Trier
BERLINER LISTE 2016, fair for contemporary art, Kraftwerk Berlin
2015 |
Contemporary Art Fair Zurich 2015, Kongresszentrum Zürich
BLAU, TUFA, Trier
FORMAT X, KÖLNER LISTE 2015, The New Yorker | HARBOUR.CLUB, Köln
2014 |
BERLINER LISTE 2014, fair for contemporary art, Postbahnhof Berlin
Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art in Kobe, Japan
Kunstmesse HanseArt, Kongresszentrum, Lübeck
2011 |
Realistische Malerei, Hauptfiliale der VVB, Sulzbach/Saar
Die Anderen, Eventhalle Luminanz, Saarbrücken
2009 | The Portal of Tranquility, Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York
Brief Biography & Artistic Journey
Personal Information:
Born: 1964, Chemnitz, Germany
Location: Saarbrücken, Germany
Education and Training:
Technical Draftsman Training, Chemnitz, 1981-1983
Civil Engineering Studies, Civil Engineering School, Leipzig, 1983-1984
Professional Art Career:
Since 2006, I have dedicated myself to painting and have been working as a freelance artist. My artistic career includes numerous group exhibitions and several solo shows, both domestically and internationally. My works are included in various private and public art collections.
Current Activities:
I continue to live and work in Saarbrücken, where I contribute to the local and international art scenes.
Artistic Journey
I was introduced to art in school, where my teachers recommended a preparatory course for formal art studies. Unfortunately, due to the oppressive political regime of the time, I was unable to pursue this path. Instead, I trained as a technical draftsman, a profession that allowed me to maintain a connection to drawing. My studies in civil engineering further developed my technical and design skills.
In 1989, the political climate led to the revocation of my GDR citizenship, prompting my move from Chemnitz to Saarbrücken. This move occurred just before the fall of the Berlin Wall, marking a significant turn in my personal and professional life.
Brief Biography & Artistic Journey
Personal Information:
Born: 1964, Chemnitz, Germany
Location: Saarbrücken, Germany
Education and Training:
Technical Draftsman Training, Chemnitz, 1981-1983
Civil Engineering Studies, Civil Engineering School, Leipzig, 1983-1984
Professional Art Career:
Since 2006, I have dedicated myself to painting and have been working as a freelance artist. My artistic career includes numerous group exhibitions and several solo shows, both domestically and internationally. My works are included in various private and public art collections.
Current Activities:
I continue to live and work in Saarbrücken, where I contribute to the local and international art scenes.
Artistic Journey
I was introduced to art in school, where my teachers recommended a preparatory course for formal art studies. Unfortunately, due to the oppressive political regime of the time, I was unable to pursue this path. Instead, I trained as a technical draftsman, a profession that allowed me to maintain a connection to drawing. My studies in civil engineering further developed my technical and design skills.
In 1989, the political climate led to the revocation of my GDR citizenship, prompting my move from Chemnitz to Saarbrücken. This move occurred just before the fall of the Berlin Wall, marking a significant turn in my personal and professional life.
Further Works of This Artist
Our Mission and Actions
At THE ART HUB, our mission is initially focused on addressing a profound imbalance within the art world, specifically catering to women artists. In the current landscape, a mere 5% to 15% of artworks traded at auctions are created by women, starkly contrasted by the overwhelming 85% to 95% of works by male artists. This disparity is not only confined to auctions but is also prevalent in exhibitions, where male-created art significantly overshadows that of their female counterparts.
By concentrating our efforts on female artists, THE ART HUB aims to counteract this imbalance and champion women within the art community. This initiative is designed to amplify the visibility of women artists, making their creations more accessible to a wider audience, and ultimately striving for a more balanced representation of genders within art auctions and exhibitions. By prioritizing women in art, our platform boldly advocates for equality and diversity within the art sector, signaling a commitment to reshaping and enriching the cultural landscape.
Artist Statement
In my artistic practice, I delve into the complexities, diversities, and resilience of female identities. My approach involves the use of vivid, lifelike portrayals to highlight the authenticity and distinct presence of women. Symbolic elements like skulls are interspersed throughout my work, serving dual purposes: they deepen the narrative and introduce stark contrasts that probe themes such as transience and the enduring strength found in adversity.
The use of intense colors is strategic; it not only captures the viewer’s attention but also sparks conversation and reflection. Through these artistic choices, I aim to offer a layered exploration of the intricacies of female identity, inviting viewers to engage with each piece on multiple levels.
Exhibition & Shows
2024 |
50 Jahre BBK Saar, Saarländisches Künstlerhaus, Saarbrücken
Trier West, Europäische Kunstakademie, Trier
Grenzenlos Weiblich, kulturimdritten / art3 Galerie, Wien, Österreich
Wahnsinnig schön? Ganz schön wahnsinnig?, Kulturgarage, Wien, Österreich
2023 |
KUKT, Jahresausstellung 2023, ERA Trier, Trier
Kunst im Landtag, Landtag des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken
SaarART 2023, Galerie KuBa, Saarbrücken
2022 |
KUKT, Kleine Formate, Stadtbücherei Trier, Trier
Sommersalon des BBK, Alternative facts, Kunstzentrum Bosener Mühle, Bosen
Jahresausstellung, KUKT, Ansichten 6 Grad 38’ Ost, Thermen am Viehmarkt, Trier
Female Faces, Kulturgarage, Wien, Österreich
2021 |
Virtuelle Ausstellung, Kunst totz(t) Corona, Landtag Saarland, Saarbrücken
Into The Great Wide Open, Künstlerhaus Saarland, Saarbrücken
KUKT, Jahresausstellung, ERA Trier, Trier
KUKT, SKALA Kino Center, Bitburg
Kleine Formate, Galerie Netzwerk, Trier
2020 |
Jahresausstellung, DIVERSITAS, TUFA, Trier
KunstSalon23, kleine Galerie / VHS Liesing, Liesinger Platz 3, 1230 Wien, Österreich
2019 |
Jahresausstellung, kleine galerie, Wien, Österreich
SWISS Art EXPO, SBB Eventhalle Zürich, Schweiz
Die Neuen, BBK Saarland, Künstlerhaus Saarland, Saarbrücken
Auction preview, EGA / Dorotheum, Wien
2018 |
BBK, Tafel, Saarbrücken
ArtOnScene Gallery, Kaaboo Art, Del Mar, USA
Galerie Hexagone, Aachen
2017 |
éditions tréves, TUFA, Trier
beziehungsLos, GreenHouse, Kunst im Gewächshaus e.V., Morbach
Back to School Special, ARTONSCENE Gallery, West Hollywood, Los Angeles
Art Galerie Essen, Essen
2016 |
ARTBOX.PROJECT, Art Basel Art Weeks 2016, Spectrum Miami
The World is a Stage, éditions tréves, TUFA, Trier
éditions tréves, TUFA, Trier
BERLINER LISTE 2016, fair for contemporary art, Kraftwerk Berlin
2015 |
Contemporary Art Fair Zurich 2015, Kongresszentrum Zürich
BLAU, TUFA, Trier
FORMAT X, KÖLNER LISTE 2015, The New Yorker | HARBOUR.CLUB, Köln
2014 |
BERLINER LISTE 2014, fair for contemporary art, Postbahnhof Berlin
Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art in Kobe, Japan
Kunstmesse HanseArt, Kongresszentrum, Lübeck
2011 |
Realistische Malerei, Hauptfiliale der VVB, Sulzbach/Saar
Die Anderen, Eventhalle Luminanz, Saarbrücken
2009 | The Portal of Tranquility, Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York
