Franziska Beilfuß's colorful paintings are full of dynamics. Central to them is a multi - layered engagement with processes of transformation in art, nature and society. Formally, Beilfuss' oil paintings are characterized by complex layering and a broad colour spectrum. While her paintings appear very spontaneous and expressive from a distance, up close they reveal the complex working process to which they owe their existence. In order to make the history of the paintings' creation visible, the impasto surfaces are repeatedly interrupted by transparent applications of paint with different textures. They are based on a style of painting that brings opposites into a productive relationship with one another. For example, the multiple and staggered interventions in the very slow-drying oil paint draw attention to the interdependence of spontaneity and patience, which also has a parallel in the relationship between gradual and erratic development in nature. In the same way, the artist's creative process is linked to the activity of the viewer. The complex communication between the colors and surfaces, between opaqueness and transparency, constantly opens up new pictorial spaces.
More recently, in addition to the large - format oil paintings, smaller formats emerge, that explore the principle of layering and transformation from a different perspective.
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Franziska Beilfuß studied at the University Of The Arts London, Central Saint Martins, the Freie Universität Berlin and the Universität der Künste Berlin (UdK), where she graduated in 2017 and was awarded the title "Meisterschüler" by the UdK in 2018. In addition to artist residencies, awards and scholarships followed.
Franziska Beilfuß' work has been shown in numerous exhibitions in Germany and abroad. The painter lives and works in Berlin.
Internal evidence, oil on canvas, 150 x 110 cm, 2023
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Since 2019 Master Of Fine Arts (Meisterschüler), University Of The Arts Berlin (UdK)
2017-2018 Master- Studies, Painting class (Fine Arts) UdK, Berlin
2012-2017 Fine Arts Studies, UdK, Berlin
2011-2014 Bachelor studies at Freie Universität Berlin, Fine Arts History & Theatre Sciences
2006-2007 Fine Arts- Foundation, Central Saint Martins, Byam Shaw, University Of The Arts, London
Residencies, awards, scholarships
2023 Artprize of the Karin Abt- Straubinger Foundation, Stuttgart
2022 “Begehungen“ Artist Residency, Thalheim
2022 “Neustart Kultur“ stipend for visual artists, Kunstfonds foundation, Bonn
2020 Recognition award of the Bohnenkamp foundation (Franz Hecker stipend)
2016 “Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes“ stipend (nomination)
2013 Scholarship and performance- project „Urban Nomads“, Ulan Bator, Mongolia
Broadening of horizons
2021-2022 Scent and Chemistry, online training, Perfumers World and Institute of Art and Olfaction, LA
2008-2010 Performances in the theatre scene of Berlin accompanied by assistances with Dimiter Gotscheff / Volksbühne, Roger Vontobel / Deutsches Theater
One- or two- woman shows
2024 Winners of the Karin Abt- Straubinger Artprize
Abtart Galerie, Stuttgart
2023 Gleichzeitig
Die Brücke, Kleinmachnow (Duo)
with Verena Schmidt
2020 ILLICO
Kunstverein Centre Bagatelle, Berlin
2019 Doppelgänger
Haus 9 Studio, Berlin
2018 Kokon
AIV Bleibtreustraße, Architects Association, Berlin
Groupshows (selection)
2023 Reflective Emotions, Galerie 1565, Hamburg
2022 Begehungen, Plansch, Thalheim
2020 Sleeper in Metropolis, Maus Contemporary, Birmingham (USA)
2019 5 KünstlerInnen, 5 Jahrzehnte, Artcenter Tegel Gallery, Berlin
2018 Academy Positons, Berlin Tempelhof, Hangar 5-6
2018 Meisterschülerausstellung, (degree show) UdK Berlin
2018 Pics or it did not happen, Kunstraum Digital
2017 Pro oder Kontra, Burg Galerie Halle, curated by Julia Kurz & Dr. Jule Reuter, with Wolfgang Tillmanns
2016 Berlin Masters - Silence As Attitude, Arndt Art Agency, Berlin, curated by Philipp Bollmann
2015 young positions, Galerie Pankow, Berlin
2013 Ich beobachte dich, Kreuzberg Pavillion, Berlin, curated by Anne Naundorf, with Markus Drapper, Jens Klein, Florian Schramm
2013 Urban Nomads, Ulan Bator, Mongolei, (ITI/Goethe Institut/Auswärtiges Amt)
Publications
Texts
ILLICO, Prof. Dr. Paul Nolte, 2020
Catalogues
5 Jahre, work catalogue, published by Franziska Beilfuß, 2023
Wuchs & Wucher, solo exhibition catalogue (Neustart Kultur, Stiftung Kunstfonds), 2022
Plansch, exhibition catalogue, published by Begehungen Chemnitz, 2022
Halbschatten, work catalogue, published by Franziska Beilfuß, 2019
Kokon, work catalogue, Meisterschülerausstellung, Text: Theo de Luca, 2018
Ed.3 "Ich beobachte Dich", exhibition catalogue, published by A.N.C.Projects, ANCurators, 2014 (Ausstellungskatalog, Sezzession)
Magazines
Maus Contemporary gathers artists from Berlin, Widewalls, 2020
Berlin Art Link, Positions Art Fair, 2018
AIV- Forum, Franziska Beilfuß, Malerei, 1 / 2018
Interviews
Hismoon Gallery, China, 2024
Franziska Beilfuss, ILLICO, Gespräch mit Christa Nagel, 2021 (Video)
Interview with CS Art Partners NY, 2020
An interview with artist Franziska Beilfuß, by Wolfram Schnelle, 2017
Press
Hommage an Stuttgart, Stuttgarter Zeitung, 2023
Moderne Kunst im Hamburger Binnenhafen, Hamburger Abendblatt, 2023
Kunstfestival “Begehungen“, Grit Krause, Mdr Kultur, 2022
Die Kunst ist da, Freie Presse Kultur, 2022
Kombination aus Verfall und Kunst erweist sich als Attraktion, Freie Presse Lokal, 2022
Illico, Franziska Beilfuß, Centre Bagatelle, Text: Prof. Dr Paul Nolte, 2020
Malerin Franziska Beilfuß im Centre Bagatelle, Berliner Woche, 2020
Pics or it did not happen, Kunstraum Potsdamer Straße, 2018
Ich beobachte dich, curated by Anne Naundorf, Kreuzberg Pavillon, 2013
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