Zielsicher
| Edition | Original Art |
|---|---|
| Sujet | Animal Paintings |
| Technique | Painting – Acrylic on Canvas |
| Height | 80 cm |
| Width | 60 cm |
| Length/Depth | 3.5 cm |
This image is inspired by the feeling of knowing exactly what you want and steadfastly following your own path. It depicts a self-assured woman on horseback, her bow drawn and her gaze fixed firmly on her goal. To me, she symbolises courage, focus and that feeling of not letting yourself be easily deterred from your path.
As I painted, the scene gradually took shape from a sense of movement and determination. I found the woman’s posture particularly fascinating: focused, tense and yet full of self-confidence. The moment just before the arrow is released symbolises all the small steps necessary to achieve a greater goal. For me, the painting also symbolises my own current journey. Particularly when writing applications for art therapist roles, it means persevering, ticking off one task after another, and carrying on even after setbacks. Just like archery: take aim, focus, let go, and fire the next arrow.
The shiny patches on the painting make certain areas stand out particularly well depending on the angle of the light, lending the picture an extra sense of vitality.
• Oil on canvas
• Shiny motif
• Signed on the front
• Includes 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
