Kirsten Schankweiler painting in her studio

Art Inspired by Nature

As an artist, nature has been the most important source of inspiration for my work for many years. Landscapes, light, colors and natural structures shape my perception and find their way into my abstract paintings.

Rather than depicting a specific place, I am interested in the atmosphere of a landscape, its constant transformation, and the memories and emotions it can evoke within us.

Between Intuition and Experiment

My artistic process is shaped by experimentation and openness. I work in many layers, painting over, changing and allowing new traces to emerge. Conscious decisions meet unexpected moments, and often a painting only reveals its direction during the process.

Acrylic paint, spray paint, pastels and textural materials continually open up new possibilities. I am particularly interested in the interplay of color, surface and movement – and in the moment when individual traces begin to form a harmonious whole.

Abstract works in progress on Kirsten Schankweiler’s studio table
Abstract painting in green and natural tones between abstraction and landscape by Kirsten Schankweiler

Between Abstraction and Landscape

My work moves between abstraction and the memory of landscape. Forms, colors and structures may evoke horizons, water, forests or open spaces without depicting a specific place.

I am fascinated by this space in between – when an image feels familiar yet remains open to interpretation. It allows each viewer to discover something personal and connect their own memories and emotions with the work.

Discover My Work

Discover a selection of my latest works and find the piece of art that speaks to you personally.

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