the best years (2021) Painting by Dr. Katharina Zlöbl

Katharina Zlöbl is a contemporary Austrian painter known for her vibrant and emotive artistic style. Her artistic philosophy is encapsulated in the concept that "only the present moment counts," emphasizing the freedom and significance of living in the now.

In her work, Zlöbl portrays various life situations with reduced lines and primary colors, focusing primarily on the canvas as her medium. She mainly uses acrylic paints and ink, striving to evoke a sense of floating and lightness of being. Her pictorial ideas are drawn from her imagination, nature, everyday experiences, and the wonderful moments of her life, with emotions playing a crucial role in her creative process.

Zlöbl's central theme is "The Ease of Being." She developed her distinctive style, "Swinging Lines," in July 2018 during a study abroad program in Minnesota, funded by the city of Salzburg. Her work during this period was influenced by the Pow Wow traditions of the Sioux and Cheyenne, as well as the music of the piano and Theremin, and the vast beauty of the Midwest United States. Additionally, she incorporates elements from various Greek and Roman philosophers, such as the god Apollo, into her themes and concepts, frequently contemplating the idea of "eternal return," which she finds both mysterious and mythical.

Zlöbl aims to express this myth through positive vibrations in her art, using the luminosity of primary colors to convey this effect. Her exploration of themes such as condemnation and privilege, happiness and unhappiness, reflects the dynamic and fluid nature of existence. These opposites influence her state of being and are intricately woven into her art, showcasing the liveliness and lightness of her compositions and color choices.

• Nationality: AUSTRIA
• Date of birth : 1963
• Artistic domains: Works by artists with a certified artist value, Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Certified Artists Professional Artist Contemporary Austrian Artists