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| Edition | Original Art |
|---|---|
| Sujet | Portrait |
| Technique | Painting – Acrylic on Canvas |
| Height | 90 cm |
| Width | 120 cm |
| Length/Depth | 1.5 cm |
This painting is part of my figurative series, in which I depict women and interpersonal relationships in the context of freedom, connection and self-determination. The work depicts my friend Kateryna Kozhurina and me in a spontaneous moment during an exhibition opening at the Habibi Atelier in Hamburg. The painting was based on a reference photograph that was taken quite by chance whilst we were talking. It was precisely this immediacy and naturalness of the moment that I wanted to capture in the painting.
I met Kateryna in 2024 at the charity exhibition ‘Du bist mein Stern’ at the Habibi Atelier. Whilst studying art therapy, I volunteered there and helped organise various exhibitions. Kateryna and I share not only our enthusiasm for oil painting and the portrayal of women, but also similar cultural roots. Our first encounter quickly blossomed into a close friendship.
‘Not a Word Too Many’ symbolises this special kind of friendship, where conversations seem to go on forever and yet, at the same time, not a single word is needed. It’s about laughing together, dancing, sharing experiences and the feeling of being understood. The moment depicted reminds me of how important it is to have people with whom you can be completely at ease and act naturally.
Through my studies in art therapy, I engage intensively with expression, relationships and emotional states. With this work, I therefore wanted not only to capture a beautiful shared moment, but also to visualise the bond and light-heartedness of a friendship.
• The artwork is an original oil painting on canvas.
• The edges of the canvas are fully painted.
• The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Vanessa Marscholek
Her painting is characterised by a sensitive handling of oil as a medium, through which intimacy and presence unfold simultaneously. Figures emerge and assert themselves within the pictorial space without being clearly defined. They remain in motion, open to interpretation. This creates a tension between visibility and inner experience, inviting viewers to reflect on their own notions of freedom and identity.
Vanessa Marscholek has been studying Art Therapy (BA) at the Medical School Hamburg, Campus Arts and Social Change, since 2023 and is currently in her sixth semester.
From late 2023 to early 2026, she volunteered at the Habibi Atelier in Hamburg, where she was involved in the conception and organisation of exhibitions for charitable purposes. In this role, she collaborated with over 40 Hamburg-based artists and supported, amongst others, the Sternenbrücke children’s hospice (2024) and the Löwenhaus children’s and youth centre (2025).
She lives and studies in Hamburg.
Exhibitions
October 2024
‘You Are My Star’, charity exhibition, Habibi Atelier, Hamburg
07/2025
“FemArt”, Habibi Atelier, Hamburg
September 2025
HAAM, Hamburg
November 2025
“You Are My Star”, charity exhibition, Habibi Atelier, Hamburg
January 2026 – July 2026
Kulturbunker Bonn (SKM & Dr Hans Riegel Foundation), Bonn
Other artworks by the artist
