Petra Schott German
Petra Schott is an accomplished abstract painter whose evocative works delve into the complex landscapes of the human psyche. Her art is a vibrant exploration of states of mind, longings, and memories, offering a colorful tapestry that captures the essence of nostalgia, freedom, and human relationships. Each piece serves as a visual diary, inviting viewers to embark on a journey through emotional terrains both familiar and profound.
Before fully dedicating herself to the world of art, Schott led a distinguished career as a lawyer and judge, a path that honed her analytical skills and deepened her understanding of human nature. This rich professional background informs her artistic practice, providing a unique lens through which she interprets the subtleties of the human condition. Her work is characterized by a delicate interplay of color and form, creating compositions that resonate with an ethereal quality. Through her brushstrokes, Schott masterfully captures fleeting emotions and moments, transforming them into timeless pieces that speak to the universal human experience.
Her artistic journey has led her to exhibit extensively across Europe, with notable solo and group exhibitions in Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland, and the Czech Republic. These exhibitions have garnered critical acclaim and have established her as a significant figure in the contemporary abstract art scene.
Petra Schott continues to push the boundaries of abstraction, using her art to bridge the gap between the tangible and the intangible. Her works not only reflect her personal evolution but also invite viewers to reflect on their own inner worlds, making her art a powerful medium for connection and introspection.Born 1953, Hanover, Germany
Lives and works in Frankfurt, Germany
EDUCATION
University of Fine Arts of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, B.F.A.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024
The Way It Is, Konsum163, urban Gallery, Munich
Colour Energy, Gallus Theater, Frankfurt, Germany
2023
Venus On Holidays, Studio Novo Artspace, Cologne, Germany
Unschuld-Schönheit-Farbe, Gallery Das Bilderhaus, Frankfurt, Germany
Illuminating Reality, Hancock Gallery, Newscastle, UK
2022
Zweizigartig, Eyecandy, Frankfurt, Germany
2021
In between, Nebbiensches Gartenhaus, Frankfurt, Germany
Petra Schott, Discovery Art Fair, Frankfurt, Germany
2020
Innere Stimmen, Kulturverein Hanau Remisengalerie, Hanau, Germany
Der Seelen wunderliches Bergwerk, Kunstverein Eulengasse, Frankfurt, Germany
2019
Gesellschaftszimmer, Kunstverein Oenbach, Oenbach, Germany
Art Fair Art Muc, Munich, Germany
Solo exhibition Art Fair ArtMuc Munich, Praterinsel