LIFE & EDUCATION
Growing up in a theatrical environment I was imprinted with multidisciplinarity from early age on. I was trained as an instrumentalist at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and studied philosophy at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.
Being an autodidact and avid learner I pursued my passion for visual art alongside my studies as a violist and channeled my observations and research about consciousness and its possibilities of communication into my doctorate.
After completing my doctorate and working as a freelance musician I entered into the spheres of both, classical music and film composition. This move allowed me to integrate my diverse background methodically into my compositions, resulting in a distinctive blend of sounds and concepts.
Synesthesia, acting as both muse and method, serves as a guiding force in my artistic process. The interplay of senses not only contributes to the distinctive character of my work but also fosters a deeper connection between the auditory, visual, tactile, and olfactory elements within my creations. Embracing the ethos of a Renaissance woman, my relentless pursuit of knowledge across disciplines is intricately interwoven with the exploration and celebration of synesthesia, enriching my artistic expressions and fostering a nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness of human creativity and knowledge.
ARTISTIC PRACTICE & AESTHETIC ALCHEMY
My artistic practice seamlessly merges music and visual art, with each medium influencing and complementing the other. In my music composition, I translate geometric structures into vibrant soundscapes, inviting listeners on an introspective journey with clear patterns. The spherical nature of the sound spaces mirrors the essence of my abstract paintings. Drawing from classical, electronic, and experimental genres, I construct intricate, multi-dimensional soundscapes, integrating visual design elements for a synesthetic interplay.
My visual art, evolving over a decade, draws inspiration from the natural world, exploring themes of movement and metamorphosis. Whether through music or visual art, my practice intertwines these explorations, offering immersive experiences into the multi-dimensional landscapes I create.
In recent years, my artistic exploration expanded to the olfactory realm, introducing a sensory dimension that enriches my multidisciplinary approach. Delving into the intricate world of scents, I engage in intuitive research and experimentation, crafting olfactory compositions as integral components to my audio-visual creations. This innovative fusion adds another layer of perception, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in a holistic experience where sound, sight, and scent converge.
Education
2007 - 2014 University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Viola Performance
2014 - 2018 Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Doctoral Studies in Philosophy
2023: Austrian Culture Ministry State Grant for Composition
2022: Austrian Culture Ministry Work Grant for Composition
2021: Arvo Pärt Centre Residency Scholarship
2020: Carinthian Culture Grant for Composition
2020: City of Vienna Grant for Composition
2019: Austrian Culture Ministry Grant for Music and Performing Arts
Grants
Premieres
2023, July 10th, Tartu (Estonia): a rose-toned fragment for harp
2023, July 2nd, Risør (Norway): Five Miniatures for bassoon, string quartet and electronics
2023, May 10th, Erfurt (Germany): Abstract Dualism for two instruments
2023, April 15th, Stavanger (Norway): Sei solo la luce for violin and electronics
2023, February 20th, Munich (Germany): Hall of Mirrors (Duo No. 1) for violin and cello
2022, September 27th, New York (USA): Heart Meditation for small ensemble
2022, April 28th, Örebro (Sweden): Xodus Hymn for choir and orchestra
2022, April 8th, New York (USA): Perpetuo for solo violin
2022, April 8th, New York (USA): Autopoiesis for solo cello
2022, April 8th, New York (USA): Childhood memories for toy piano
2021, April 19th, Vienna (Austria): Atmospheres for ensemble and mezzo soprano
2020, December 14th, Vienna (Austria): Olfactospheres for large ensemble
2020, February 7th, Cluj (Romania): Calamitas for choir and orchestra
2019, November 10th, Vienna (Austria)/Wien Modern: Rhizom for large ensemble
2019, November 9th, Vienna (Austria)/Wien Modern: Reset for string trio and marimba
2019, November 8th, Vienna (Austria)/Wien Modern: Static Pointillism for bass clarinet, violin, cello and piano
2019, September 27th, Timisoara (Romania): Archipelago for strings
2019, Mai 17th, Iasi (Romania): Dreams of Lunacy for strings
2018, November 24th, London (UK): Rewind for mixed choir
a list of all performances can be found here
Exhibitions
2024, June 28th - September 29th, Vienna (Austria): Künstlerhaus: WUNDERKAMMER
2024, March 6th - April 14th, Millstatt (Austria), FORUM KUNST contemporary: Accrochage
2023, March 5th - May 5th, Millstatt (Austria), FORUM KUNST contemporary: Illusion - Delusion
2022, April 8th, New York (USA), Plaxall Gallery: CreArt Festival
2021, September 10th - November 7th, Vienna, Westlicht: Critical Mail Art & Image Text Collage
2019, August 15th - 19th, Zurich, Switzerland: Swiss Art Expo
2019, July 16th - 25th, Rome, Millepiani Exhibition Space: GLITCHES AND DEFECTS
2019, March 21st - April 16th, Vienna, Jan Arnold Gallery/MQ: transformative embodiments
2017, October 1st - November 1st, Bodrum, Turkey: 3rd International Bodrum Biennial
2017, January 31st - April 8th, Vienna, Weisses Haus: STRATIFIED - Fragmentierte Welten
2016, December 15th, Vienna, HERR LEUTNER Westbahnstraße: Group Exhibit
2015, November 12th - 2016 January 10th, Vienna, Lukas Feichtner Gallery: In the Basement
2015, November 12th - 22nd, Lukas Feichtner Gallery: Vienna Art Week
Interview (2023/English)
Universal Edition did an interview with me about my music, work flow and my views on the industry.
Interview (2022/English)
I was interviewed for CreArtBox’s new season magazine. They premiered four of my pieces in audio-visual concerts in New York City.
Interview/Podcast (2021/German)
I was invited to the podcast series Kunst & Klischee by Katharina C. Herzog and Christian Bazant-Hegemark.
Interview (2021/German)
I was interviewed by Walter Pobaschnig for his Literature Outdoors series.
Documentary (2020/English)
Filmmaker Johnnie Behiri made a little documentary about me.
Camera: Johnnie Behiri - Editing: Luciano Orlievsky
Documentary (2019/German)
I was featured in a documentary (SATEL/ORF), directed by Thomas Knoglinger, which aired January 1st 2020 on ORF2.