Tanz der Freiheit
| Edition | Original Art |
|---|---|
| Sujet | Narrative Art |
| Technique | Painting |
| Height | 120 cm |
| Width | 90 cm |
| Length/Depth | 1.5 cm |
This painting is part of my series in which I adopt a deliberately abstract style. It is similar to my work ‘Queen of the Night’, which depicts a self-assured woman on a motorbike. Here, too, I have once again combined large areas using individual brushstrokes to create a lively, flowing impression. In contrast to a blurred background, I have chosen to depict the forms deliberately clearly and in an abstract manner to emphasise the dynamism and energy of the scene.
The focus is on the woman in the foreground, whose light-coloured dress and lively posture convey the central message: passion, freedom and self-confidence. Her dance embodies the state of flow – a moment of complete surrender and detachment, in which the mind is switched off and only the present moment matters. Inspired by my training in art therapy, I wanted to capture this special moment: the expression of pure joy that arises when people follow their passion, supported by others and carried by their own inner strength.
The artwork is currently on display at the KULTURBUNKER in Bonn and cannot be dispatched until early August.
• The artwork is an original oil painting on canvas.
• The edges of the canvas are fully painted, so that the painting conveys a harmonious, almost three-dimensional impression even without a frame.
• A certificate of authenticity is supplied with the artwork.
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
