Hello from Austria! I create wet and needle felted paintings and 2D-sculptures 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).

The 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

2022

CraftArtFusion –  WOOL meets PLASTIC, Galerie am Park, Vienna, Austria

The New Artist - Third Edition, Boomer Gallery, London, UK

Felt Stained Glass International Exhibition, Galerie kabllo, Vienna, Austria

Felt Stained Glass International Exhibition at The Pearse Museum, Dublin, Ireland

2021

Ein Stück Textile Art Berlin in Wien, Galerie kabllo, Vienna, Austria

2019

CraftArtFusion –  Wool meets Paper (as FeltCanvas with Renee Armand), Galerie am Park, Vienna, Austria

#BeJane – An evening with Dr. Jane Goodall, Meinls Rösthalle, Vienna, Austria
2016-2019

Annual Vienna Felting Festival, Vienna, Austria

Solo Exhibitions

2021

'Vom Spiel mit Licht, Fasern und Geheimnissen' ('A Dream of Light and Fibres'), Textile Art Berlin Online, Germany

2018

'…mit Wolle gemalt', Polyphoner Oikos, Vienna, Austria

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

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

International Feltmakers Association, UK

Filznetzwerk, D