A peaceful future: Birgit Reinemund

How did the sale of your first artwork come about?

I sold my first work of art outside the immediate circle of family and friends to a Dutch woman who had fallen in love with one of my pictures from the "Symbols" series on Instagram. Since the work shown there was already taken, it developed into my first commissioned work with the very personal life symbols of the customer. How touching it was to experience that she had tears in her eyes at the handover.

What do collectors of your work appreciate most about your art?

Friends of my art report back to me that they establish a strong emotional connection to my painting, and they especially appreciate the positive, colorful aura.

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What are themes of particular importance that you also repeatedly address in your art?

I am moved by the beauty and, at the same time, the fragility of our world – world in the sense of nature and the environment as well as in the sense of society and the interaction of cultures. I want to sensitize to this and encourage the viewer to adopt new perspectives, to see change as an opportunity, and to commit to a colorful, peaceful future – each in his or her own place. Together we can do it!

Can you tell us a little more about the "Sensations" series?

In my mixed media series "Sensations," I work with acrylic paints and various pens on collages made from recycled papers on recycled cardboard, an exploration of the aspect of sustainability, especially in the creative process. These very emotional images show the view of our world from the perspectives of different people. Feelings such as sadness, thoughtfulness, but also curiosity and joy are the focus. Four works have already been created, and more are conceptually in preparation. This series will soon also be available as an NFT collection, partly animated.

At what point in your life did you begin to identify as an artist?

The desire to devote myself entirely to my art matured when I became more and more aware that I could touch people more intensely with my art, make them think and empathize, than with anything I had done before in my multifaceted life.

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How do your ideas come about, and how do you develop them?

I usually start a picture intuitively. The respective theme develops only in the course of the process and partly reflects experiences and experiences of my life, partly emotions, and reactions to current events. Often I am surprised myself, what wants there from the unconscious to the surface. While painting, the thoughts, emotions, and associations flow freely. From this, new ideas for pictures arise, and the concept for a series solidifies. Nature, the works of other artists, and curiosity for new techniques always give me new impulses.

Which places / spaces have a special meaning in your art?

Nature in all its facets is my main source of inspiration: the deep green of a landscape, the rustle of leaves in the forest, the play of colors of the day and seasons, the power of the elements, whether the patter of rain, the sun on your skin or the wind in your hair, the crackle of fire, the smell of the earth. A festival for the senses and an endless source of colors, shapes, textures, and emotions! But I'm also a city kid and enjoy sitting in a sidewalk café and people-watching or visiting art exhibitions.

Do you surround yourself with other artists? What is your environment like? Are there people here who have an influence on your art?

I am firmly anchored in the artist community and the cultural scene of my home region, and I also maintain exchanges with artists in some online and offline communities, including internationally. Every encounter with artists and their work has an effect on my own creative work. I have been particularly influenced by the large local collection of works by Anselm Kiefer, as well as by my Mannheim artist colleague Dietmar Brixy, whose expressive, colorful, and vibrant nature-based works never fail to captivate me.

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What role do innovation and tradition play for you?

The knowledge of tradition as a condensate of our history and culture is important to me. It is the basis on which new, innovative things can emerge. Tradition and innovation have their equal place in art. Because art and the perception of art is a continuous development out of artistic traditions. And art is free and knows no boundaries.

Is there a work of art in your life that has particularly impressed you?

There have been a few. , cCurrently, the painting "Phoenix" by the Dresden artist Angela Hampel has impressed me within its colors, its symbolism, and expressiveness.

What is theyour unique selling point that sets you apart from other artists?

Strong colors and vibrant energy are basic components of each painting. At first glance, harmonious, cheerful images often contain subtle messages and yet leave plenty of room for your own associations and discoveries. I do not fit into any pigeonhole, but curiously always pursue new exciting ways of artistic expression.

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Do you have any current or future projects you would like to talk about?

In addition to working on my current series, "Sensations,”", I am currently planning a series of large-scale macro image cutouts of flowers based on my own photographs. They show the beauty and fragility of our natural world.

"From dark to light" is another concept study on the theme of change/progress - it remains exciting.

In addition to the traditional exhibitions, you will soon be able to stroll through my online exhibition in the Metaverse, featuring both my NFTs and original paintings.  

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Available artwork and information about Birgit Reinemund at:

www.birgit-reinemund.de