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BIRGIT EGEN, A

STUDENT

PROF. MARKUS LÜPERTZ

The artist has been living and working

on Lake Ammersee near Munich for over 20 years. Her artistic practice focuses on the following themes:

, emotion and connection.

The exploration and artistic representation of emotions, as well as the capturing of fleeting, intense moments, form the core of her artistic practice. This energetic essence permeates the works and offers viewers the opportunity to experience deeper emotional connections. Reflection on the emotional facets of the works reveals not only a source of inspiration but also a foundation for interactive dialogue with art enthusiasts, which continually gives rise to new perspectives.

Abstraction and materiality

: Her artistic practice navigates the tension between abstraction and materiality. Shaped by her studies under Markus Lüpertz and through collaboration with other renowned mentors, an experimental approach has emerged that utilises a wide range of materials. These include, amongst others, acrylic paints, oil pastels, ash and collages made from Chinese paper.

The creative process is characterised by an intuitive and organic dynamic that leaves room for spontaneous developments. This gives rise to works whose multi-layered nature and complexity explore the boundaries between form, texture and emotion.

Sustainability and Transformation

At the heart of the ARTcycling by egenART project lies the transformation of seemingly worthless materials into meaningful works of art. By integrating discarded objects into the artistic process, works are created that not only generate visual tension but also make a clear statement about the connection between artistic expression and environmental awareness.

The project illustrates how the aesthetics of the new and a sense of responsibility towards the environment can come together within art to form a sustainable dialogue.

Brief CV

: Continuous artistic practice and
development
since 1999
; studied painting and drawing under Prof. Markus Lüpertz at the Freie Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Kolbermoor
; master student of Prof. Markus Lüpertz at the Freie Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Kolbermoor (until February 2027)
Trained under various tutors, including Katja Gramann, Friedrich Dickgießer, Leander Kresse, Arnim Tölke and Reinhold Braun

Selected exhibitions:

Museums:

Copelouzos Art Family Museum, Athens

German Art Project

1 February 2026 – 31 January

2027

Museum

Stift Klosterneuburg near Vienna

Exhibitions of the finalists for the St. Leopold Art Prize

1 May – 15 November 2025 Solo

exhibitions:

FARBCODEArt