Gwenda Bertermann

Gwenda Bertermann is studying painting and graphic art at the Essen Academy of Fine Arts.

As a young artist, I am interested in a wide range of themes and materials, and on my artistic journey I am always open to new inspiration and media.

My work centres on form, colour and materiality. I am fascinated by how surfaces, textures and layers of paint interact with one another, constantly creating new tensions. I enjoy working with contrasts between density and emptiness, and between control and chance. At the same time, emotions and impressions from my everyday life flow into my work, without dictating a fixed interpretation. My works are mostly abstract and invite viewers to develop their own thoughts and associations.