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Artist Statement
Beyond the edge of the canvas:
Art that celebrates life and breaks down barriers
“My art is a powerful dance between impulsivity and sensuality. It expresses what often cannot be put into words – an unobstructed view of our human diversity, the richness of emotions and the unstoppable dynamics of life. Each painting is a reflection of the stories we share and the worlds that lie dormant within us. With every brushstroke, every explosion of color, I invite you to look deeper, to question your own limitations and discover new perspectives.
My work is shaped by my insatiable curiosity and deep desire to capture the sensual beauty of life. I love to play with intense colors and expressive forms to capture the subtle poetry of everyday life and the overwhelming power of nature. It is this ability to create a world full of vibrancy and authenticity from a simple canvas that drives me and that I want to share with you.
In each of my paintings, there is passion and determination to stand out from the ordinary and embrace the unknown. For me, art is a leap into the unknown, a constant process of exploration and invention. I resist repetition and instead let myself be guided by my spontaneous impulses, which lead me in new creative directions. In doing so, I combine classical and modern influences to create works that both touch the soul and inspire reflection.
My art is an expression of my own history and a mirror of your experiences. It invites you to discover yourself and explore new dimensions of being. Get involved in this journey and find not only color in my paintings, but also the strength to reshape your own reality.”
“The artist Sabina Bockemühl empathetically approaches her fellow human beings. To empathize means to understand. Her portraits are therefore more than just depictions of the exterior. They give an impression of the personality, bringing a part of the subject's personality into the picture.”
Dr. Rolf Jessewitsch, art historian, director of the Kunstmuseum Solingen
From the big city to creative freedom
The art of a courageous border crosser between reality and fantasy
Sabina Bockemühl, born in Solingen in 1966, immersed herself in the world of art from an early age, encouraged by her father, the versatile artist Hans Jürgen Richartz. After graduating from high school, she followed her passion and continued her education at art colleges in Düsseldorf, Trier, Münster and Barcelona. A formative chapter of her career was her studies with renowned artists such as Prof. Markus Lüpertz and Ricci von Riggenbach, who had a lasting influence on her style in free painting and portrait painting. With these impressions and further training in urban art and trompe-l'oeil painting, she laid the foundation for her own style.
Bockemühl combines neo-expressionism, abstract pop realism and urban street art in her works to create a unique signature. Her art stands out through the interplay of two- and three-dimensional structures, which captivate the eye in bright colors and plastic compositions. For Sabina, art is a way to reveal the essential and to represent the uniqueness of people.
Whether she is interpreting landscapes or creating her famous character heads, her work invites us to rediscover the familiar and see the beauty in the unexpected.
Today, Sabina Bockemühl lives and works in the picturesque town of Murnau am Staffelsee, and also draws inspiration from her studio in Mallorca. Her works have received national and international acclaim, with exhibitions in renowned museums and galleries and sales figures that prove her worldwide popularity. For Sabina Bockemühl, art is a vital expression of her connection to nature and people, through which she touches and inspires her audience.
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