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Interview: Christine Heitler

Luca Curci talks with the artist Christine Heitler during RITUALS of ANIMA MUNDI festival 2017 in VENICE.

Christine Heitler lives and works in Vienna, Austria and she is a painter since 1998. She completed her Masters at the Art Summer Academy of Venice, Italy. Her oevre contains intuitive and experimental fine art, mostly influenced by experiences from worldwide travel. She works with acrylic colors on canvas. During the process, colors are mixed with wood dust and sand, creating strong structures within works.

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Luca Curci – What is the message linked to the artwork you have shown in this exhibition? How is it connected to the theme of RITUALS – ANIMA MUNDI FESTIVAL?
Christine Heitler – The painting is called Oyster. In my mind everything on earth comes from water and is connected to the sea. All life goes back to the water, and I expressed these thoughts by paianting a small animal which lives in the sea.

L. C. – What do you think about the concept of this event? In which way did inspire you?
C. H. – I think the exhibition in three parts gives space to the artists to show their work to a great audience. The main reason for me was the location in Venice. The atmosphere of Venice and the vicinity to the lagune is breathtaking.

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L. C. –  Are your artworks focused on a specific theme?
C. H. – My artworks are focused on several themes. Sometimes I express my ideas through the informal, other paintings are connected to nature, volcanoes, landscapes .

L. C. –  Did you style change over the years? How?
C. H. – From the beginning I used colours mixed with sand or wood dust to achieve strong structure. My style has changed over the years as through the learned use of color I can express my most intimate thoughts.

L. C. – Which are your artistic projects for the future? Is there any possibilities for a new participation in some Italian exhibitions?
C. H. – I have already participated in several Italian exhibitons, I can imagine yes in the future.

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L. C. – Would you suggest cooperating with us? What do you think about It’s LIQUID Group and our services?
C. H. – I think you do a very good job.

L. C. – Do you think this experience could be useful for artists and can contribute to increase personal background?
C. H. – I am sure that taking part in the project will be very usefol for any artist, as many visitors attend not only the Arsenale and the Gardini but also the other expositions in the Venecian Palazzi.