Svenja Zewe

About me: My artistic journey has evolved from small drawings through abstract works on cotton cloths to strongly expressionist depictions of animals and fashion illustrations. Despite the seemingly aggressive nature of these motifs, it is always the draughtsman-like quality – the sketch, the quick stroke – that dominates. Colour becomes a filling element. Speed is of crucial importance in my work, as it not only shapes the process but is also reflected in the line itself.

My works are my pack and are always embedded in stories. The motifs have their roots in children’s books, drawings, films and magazines.

Born in Tübingen in 1998, studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe

(Bachelor of Fine Arts) (Master of Education); studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna;

Completed my studies in 2025 at the Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe under Tatjana Doll.

Selected exhibitions

2025 Group exhibition, 15 Years of salondergegenwart, Hamburg

 2025 Group exhibition, M2, Strzelski Gallery, Stuttgart

2024 Group exhibition at Gottesauer Eck, Karlsruhe

2024 Group exhibition “675km” at Galerie Burster

Berlin/Karlsruhe

 2024 Solo exhibition “Faceslap” at Galerie Fingur, Tübingen

 2024 Group exhibition at “Art Karlsruhe”, 

               Serial restacking of 28$

 2024 Fashion show at P8, Karlsruhe, in 

               collaboration with the 

               streetwear brand Streetsofka

 2023 Group exhibition “ALL IN”, 

               Strzeleski Gallery, Stuttgart

 2023 Winter exhibition, State Academy 

               of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe

 2023 Group exhibition ‘anuel’,

               Laufer Gallery, Stuttgart

 2023 Live Painting, 

               Bianco Bar, Karlsruhe

 2023 Group exhibition ‘Tekart’,

               Fleischmarkthalle, Karlsruhe 

 2023 Group exhibition ‘Hart 2 Hart’,  

               Kunstforum Rottweil

 2023 Group exhibition “young 4”, 

               Laufer Gallery, Stuttgart