Page 88 - The 60.Venice Biennial & MoMA issue of WOA Contemporary Art magazine

CREATIVE LABORATORY PASSAGE, 2023 OIL ON CANVAS 27.5X29.6 IN. | 70X100 CM.

ALMOST A PORTRAIT, 2023 OIL ON CANVAS 14.9X18.1 IN. | 38X46 CM.

BUDDHA, 2022 PHOTO COLLAGE 47.2X29.5 IN. | 120X75 CM.
ZAFYRA, CROSSING WORLDS, 2024 PHOTO ON PAPER 8.2X11.6 IN. | 21X29,5 CM.

HANNA RHEINZ
Lives and works in Osten (Hamburg), Germany
http://hanna-rheinz.com/

In the realm of contemporary art, Hanna Rheinz stands as a
testament to the power of introspection and the translation of
complex emotions onto canvas. Her oeuvre is a vibrant tapestry
of inner visions, a visual lexicon of the soul’s silent language.
Rheinz’s paintings are not mere representations; they are portals
to the intangible, an invitation to witness the dance of light and
shadow that plays out in the theater of the mind. Rheinz’s journey
is as eclectic as her artistic expression. Born in the historic city of
Cologne, her early fascination with the arts was nurtured among
the treasures of the Museum der Ostasiatischen Kunst.

This formative experience laid the groundwork for a lifelong
pursuit of cultural and philosophical inquiry. The intellectual
rigors of the Frankfurt School, with its luminaries like Adorno,
left an indelible mark on her, infusing her work with a depth
that transcends aesthetic appeal.
Her academic odyssey took her from Frankfurt to Tokyo, Munich,
and Salzburg, where she immersed herself in Philosophy,
Japanology, Sinology, and Psychology. These disciplines converge
in her art, creating a confluence of Eastern and Western thought, a
dialogue between the conscious and the subconscious.
As a fine artist, Rheinz has embraced both oil painting and
experimental photography, mediums through which she
explores the multifaceted nature of reality. Her exhibitions
are not just displays of artistic skill but are experiences that
challenge the observer to look beyond the surface.
Today, Rheinz’s life is a vibrant collage of companionship with her
pets and the tranquil life in Hamburg. Yet, her work continues to
evolve, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a relentless quest
for meaning. In her narrative, every stroke, every hue, is a step
forward in a journey that knows no end—a journey that is both
personal and universal, inviting us all to ponder the profound
question: What does it mean to truly see? (The Editor)

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