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wilderness, oil on canvas 150x90cm 2023_

The inspiration for my art always comes from the human body. I am particularly fascinated by the beautiful colors of the skin and am always searching for exciting lighting situations.

The sculptural aspect of painting is also clearly evident in my works. By focusing on form and color instead of details, I can work very loosely and energetically, enhancing the three-dimensional effect.In my paintings, I enjoy playing with contrasts: warm and cold, light and dark, different textures, as well as soft and hard transitions. This approach often gives my works a strong abstract component.

However, it is very important for me to depict a specific moment and make the atmosphere palpable.

Through my art, I aim to give the viewer the opportunity to identify with the depicted subject. My works evoke memories and associations, translating the everyday into the extraordinary.

A precisely planned composition and the use of symbolic elements often create multiple layers of meaning in my works. This invites the viewer to interpret beyond the obvious and contribute their own perspective.

ARTISTIC PROCESS

In my artistic process, photo shoots with models are of central importance. They not

only represent exciting events but are rather an indispensable and continuous part of my creative work. The resulting photos serve as an essential source of inspiration for my painting. I place particular importance on creating exciting contrasts, playing with light and shadow, and composing the images. The selection of location, the use of accessories, and the staging of poses are also important steps in this process.

My artworks are characterized by remarkable depth and plasticity, achieved through the deliberate simplification of figures and the targeted use of contrasts and light. This result is the product of intensive preparation, including numerous sketches and studies. Through these steps, I manage to highlight the essential features of the depicted figures and plan the compositions precisely.

The detailed planning then allows me to work more freely and spontaneously. Using a variety of tools such as spatulas, brushes, and even my own fingers, I create a fascinating variety of textures and surfaces in my paintings. These differentiated structures and the skillful application of soft and hard transitions help to create an illusionary depth and spatiality.

My works reflect the influences of various artistic movements and styles, which I interpret in my own distinctive way. Overall, my style and technique unite precise craftsmanship with a poetic vision, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in a world of reflection and wonder.

Curriculum Vitae

I was born in 1982 in Salzburg and was fortunate to grow up in an environment steeped in art. My father was also a painter, and from a young age, I was surrounded by art supplies and books on painting. This early influence sparked a deep and lasting fascination with art, particularly the painting styles of various eras. After completing my training as a certified nurse, I finally had the time to fully dedicate myself to my true passion.

I consider myself primarily self-taught, having acquired the necessary knowledge from old textbooks, various courses, the internet, and by copying both old and contemporary masters. Above all, my growth has come from relentless engagement with all forms of art and daily drawing practice.

I have always been fascinated by the interplay of light and the human form, and this subject now stands at the heart of my artistic work.

My pieces have been exhibited in renowned galleries and art fairs, including the Sturm und Drang Gallery in Linz, the Charter Project Gallery in Leipzig, Galerie Phoenix in Cologne, the Grand Saloon in Bad Säckingen, and Galerie Art and ArtCouture in Miltenberg. I am also regularly represented at various art fairs both nationally and internationally.

Exhibition Record - Daniel Wimmer

Upcoming and Recent Exhibitions:

From November 2024
Representation by Galerie Sandhofer through 1stdibs online platform
1 -9. 11 Untitled Vol. 2 at HAZEGALLERY Berlin
Group Exhibition
6 Sept - 3 Oct 2024
Solo Exhibition at Galerie Puschitz, Vienna
21 - 23 June 2024
"Show Your Art" at Kraftwerk, Bad Gastein
23 - 24 March 2024
Group Exhibition at Gut Georgenberg Kunsttage
22 Feb - 30 March 2024
Solo Exhibition at Charter Projektgalerie, Leipzig

2023 Exhibitions:

October 2023
ART MUC, Munich
May 2023
ART MUC, Munic

2022 Exhibitions:

November 2022 - March 2023
Solo Exhibition at Charter Projektgalerie, Leipzig
7 - 9 October 2022
ARTE Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden
13 - 15 May 2022
ART MUC, Munich

2021 Exhibitions:

14 - 17 October 2021
ART MUC, Munich
1 - 3 October 2021
ART MUC, Munich

2020 Exhibitions:

October 2020
Artgerecht Karlsruhe Kunstmesse, Karlsruhe

2019 Exhibitions:

17 - 20 October 2019
ART MUC, Munich

2018 Exhibitions:

19 - 21 October 2018
Art Fair Messe, ART Salzburg
30 August - 13 October 2018
Solo Exhibition, Cotroneo-Wimmer at Sturm und Drang Galerie, Linz
6 - 28 February 2018
Group Exhibition "DNALREDNUW MI" at Galerie der bvoö Künstler
February 2018
"Grand Saloon 2018" in Bad Säckingen, Germany
9 - 31 January 2018
"Die Neuen" at Galerie der bvoö Künstler, OÖ Kulturquartier

2016 Exhibitions:

December 2016
Opening of "Sturm und Drang" Galerie in Linzer Altstadt, Linz
16 August 2016
Solo Exhibition at Kulturbar Konrad, Linz
13 May - 13 July 2016
Solo Exhibition at Academy Die Bar (with advertising agency)

2015 Exhibitions:

10 October 2015
"EARLY BIRDS" at Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna
May - November 2015
Permanent Exhibition at Galerie Peger, Salzburg
April 2015
Exhibition "Flucht" at Galerie Phoenix, Cologne
March 2015
Permanent Exhibition at Galerie Art and ArtCouture von Rita Stern, Miltenberg, Germany
15 January - 15 February 2015
Exhibition "Grand Saloon Bad Säckingen", Germany