All I do is capture
a vision
“The aesthetic means by which Marihart realises this artistic fabrication of nature are the radiance of her colours and her fast and free broad brushstrokes. Cezanne’s determinedly constructive apporach is, however, alien to this artist”
Dr. Klaus Albrecht Schröder, former director of the Albertina, Vienna
My way of painting is spontaneous and expressive, inspired by the vibrant colours of nature.
The backbone of my monumental paintings is spontaneous and rapid expression. These range from single works to diptychs, triptychs, and four-part cycles.
With radiant colours such as the cold blue of icy water or the warmth of late sunshine, I create an intense impact.
My dynamic art aims not to imitate nature, but to recreate it.
Biography
1971: successful entrance examination
1971 - 1976: Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Schillerplatz 1, Vienna
Masterclass Prof. Josef Mikl
Masterclass Prof. Wolfgang Hollegha
1971-1976: Science of Education, Universität Wien, Vienna
“The virtuosity of this art, the intensity of the colours with their almost dazzling abundance of light and the robust painting that galvanises the viewer, mark out the work of Erni Marihart as one of those major contributions to contemporary art which remain to be discovered in their full complexity.”
Dr. Klaus Albrecht Schröder, former director of the Albertina, Vienna
“My Dobermann Sheila was always with me. After 2 to 3 hours, she would start sneezing, which was my reminder that it was time to take a break, as the concentration of turpentine in the oil-based paint had become too high and thus too dangerous.“
A Selection
Abendrot (2006)
Blaue Iris (2007)
Fall (2006)
Cirrus (2007)
Tulip (2007)
Irisblüten (2007)
Jardin (2007)
Blue Velvet (2007)
Avril (2009)
Rosa di Francia (2007)
Antarktis (2007)
Aubergine (2007)
Mi Piace (2006)
Magnolia (2007)
Spring in the Air (2007)
Deep Impact (2008)
Blauer Akt (1972)
Montagne (1972)
Am Wasserfall (1972)
Exhibitions and Collections
Inspiration Nature. Large-Format Abstractions 2005 to 2007.
16.06. - 09.09. 2007
Castle Grafenegg
Catalogue for the Exhibition at Palais Harrach, Vienna.
19.05. - 30.06. 2008
Catalogue for the Exhibition at Medicent Innsbruck.
17.04. - 30.06. 2009
Collection of Raiffeisen Lower Austria-Vienna
Public Permanent Exhibitions
Donau Chemie AG, Vienna
Raiffeisen-Holding Lower Austria-Vienna, Vienna
State Museum Lower Austria, St Pölten
State Government Tyrol, Innsbruck
Government Loans
Austrian Chancellery under Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel (2000-2007)
Austrian Chancellery under Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger (2011-2013)
Austrian Ministry of Finance under Finance Minister Michael Spindelegger (2013-2014)
Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs under Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik (2004-2008)
Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs under Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger (2008-2013)
Josef Pröll and Erni Marihart in front of “Soir” (2008)
Michael Spindelegger with “Twister”
Das Österreichische Ehrenkreuz für Wissenschaft und Kunst I. Klasse
The Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, First Class
Ehrenkomitee des Österreichischen Kinderschutzpreis (MYKI)
Honorary Committee of the Austrian Child Protection Award (MYKI)
Awards and Honors
Impressum
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Erna Marihart
Straningerstrasse 16, 3721 Limberg, Austria
Contact
Email: erna.marihart@yahoo.com
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