Hello from Austria! I create wet and needle felted paintings with emphasis on the magic of light and texture. My approach is the fusion of Crafts (felting is an ancient textile process, believed to be the oldest form in existence), and Arts. In this context, fibers can be defined as the painting medium, complying with many of the rules relating to visual arts.
I am a studied biologist and had my own medical translation business. Now I am a professional textile artist and a member of the organisation 'Berufsvereinigung der Bildenden Künstler Österreichs'.
My felting journey began in 2014 just out of curiosity, and I was instantly hooked. From the beginning, working in 2D and
exploring the endless options of colours were my favourite subjects, and I have been largely influenced by the works of felt artists Moy Mackay and Susan Mulcock.
Currently I am still enhancing my knowledge and skills by attending various classes of worldwide renowned fiber artists (Charlotte Sehmisch, Molly Williams, Wendy Bailye, Fiona Duthie).
My annual exhibitions at the Vienna Felt Festival from 2016 to 2019 have always been a great success, and in September 2018, I presented my felt paintings in my first solo exhibition in Vienna.
My work is often featured in international magazines and juried exhibitions.
I live in Vienna, the beautiful capital of Austria, together with my husband and three cats.
Exhibitions
2023
30.10. – 01.11. DREI LICHT SPIEL, ausstellungsraum, Vienna, Austria
15.09. – 27.09. Der rote Faden – Ein Gedankenfluss, Kunstsalon Schönbrunn im Schloss Schönbrunn, Vienna, A
09.09. – 03.12. Voyage-mini textile art exhibition, Craft Museum of Finland, Jyväskylä, FI
2023 Prague International Art Exhibition, Prague, CZ
'Symphony of Flowers', KreativRaum Galerie, Vienna, A
2022
CraftArtFusion – WOOL meets PLASTIC, Galerie am Park, Vienna, A
The New Artist - Third Edition, Boomer Gallery, London, UK
Felt Stained Glass International Exhibition, Galerie kabllo, Vienna, A
Felt Stained Glass International Exhibition at The Pearse Museum, Dublin, IE
2021
Ein Stück Textile Art Berlin in Wien, Galerie kabllo, Vienna, A
2019
CraftArtFusion – Wool meets Paper (as FeltCanvas with Renee Armand), Galerie am Park, Vienna, A
#BeJane – An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall, Meinls Rösthalle, Vienna, A
2016-2019
Annual Vienna Felting Festival, Vienna, A
Solo Exhibitions
2021
'Vom Spiel mit Licht, Fasern und Geheimnissen' ('A Dream of Light and Fibres'), Textile Art Berlin Online, D
2018
'…mit Wolle gemalt', Polyphoner Oikos, Vienna, A
Awards
2022
Wir WOLLEn KUNSTSTOFF, Galerie am Park, Vienna, Austria: 3. Place in public voting for 'Beware'
2020
'I Like' Gallery Ring, USA - Best in Show for 'Summertime'
2019
'Water', Gallery Ring, USA, Crystal Award of Merit for 'Dance of the Eagle Rays'
'Open', Gallery Ring, USA, Emerald Award (3rd place) for 'Cat in Monet's Garden'
2018
'Creative Inspiration', Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery, USA, 3rd place for 'Tiffany Spring Flowers'
2017
Wraptious Autumn Competition, UK (Shortlist of 12)
Works in Juried Online-Exhibitions
2020
'I Like', Gallery Ring, USA
2019
'Black & White:, Art Room Gallery, USA
9th Annual 'Figurative' 2019 Art Exhibition, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, USA
'Flora & Fauna', Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery, USA
'Water', Gallery Ring, USA
'Open', Gallery Ring, USA
2018
ARTBOX.PROJECT New York 1.0, New York, USA
'Animals', Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, USA
'Landscapes', Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, USA
'Water', Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, USA
555 Special Art Exhibition, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, USA
'Black and White', Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, USA
'Waterscapes', Fusion Art Gallery, USA
'Nature', Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, USA
'Creative Inspiration', Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery, USA
2017
'Waterscapes', Fusion Art Gallery, USA
'Animal Kingdom', Fusion Art Gallery, USA
'The Natural World', Fusion Art Gallery, USA
'Nature', Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, USA
'Seasons', Fusion Art Gallery, USA
'Blue', Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, USA
'Landscapes, Cityscapes & Interiors', Bauhaus Prairie Art Gallery, USA
Press
Official catalogue VOYAGE
FUN 80
FUN 79
Felt Matters 151
2022
FUN 73
FUN 76
Official catalogue Felt Stained Glass International Exhibition
Official catalogue The New Artist - Third Edition
Official catalogue Wir WOLLEn KUNSTSTOFF
2021
Textile Art Magazine
FUN 72
2020
FUN 66
Felt Matters 138
Felt Matters 139
Felt Matters 140
2019
Who's Who in Visual Art: Artisans, Craftspeople & Designers (Art Domain Whois)
Official catalogue Wir WOLLEn PAPIER
Felt Matters 136
FUN 65
2018
FUN 57
Heute, 2018-09-27
FUN 61
Felt Matters 133
2017
FUN 53
Felt Matters 126
Felt Matters 129
2016
FUN 52
Memberships
Berufsvereinigung der Bildenden Künstler Österreichs, A
European Textile Network (ETN), A
International Feltmakers Association, UK
Filznetzwerk, D