Alexmaulart

Artist Statement 

In a world shaped by globalization and constant digital noise, the question of identity becomes more urgent. Who am I - as a woman, a human being, an artist -  in a reality where everything is available, everywhere, at any time?

I grew up in an analog world. No internet, no social media. Travel was rare, special. Early on, I felt the need to break free from conventional paths and explore life beyond borders. I studied hospitality not as a career move, but as a way out - a way into the world, to live and work abroad, to immerse myself in other cultures, colors, scents, traditions. To expand my perspective and grow through diversity.

Life, however, had its own plan: marriage, children, divorce, a new marriage -  and then our first move abroad, to Austria. A gentle entry into expatriate life, followed by chapters in Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Cambodia. From Europe to the Middle East to Southeast Asia.

The contrast between these cultures, especially the shift from the extravagant Gulf states to emerging Cambodia, was a cultural shock -  and a turning point. Painting, which had always accompanied me in various stages of life, became essential. A language to process, to reflect, to share. Art became my way of making sense of this journey.

Now, at 60, I carry a life full of stories, places, and transitions. I have learned to see beauty in what might traditionally be considered “ugly.” I find complexity in simplicity - and simplicity within the complex.

Today, I paint impressions, phrases, fragments, moments. My work is not about places, but about states of being. Emotional landscapes. Shifts in perception. For me, art is healing through revelation - both personal and collective. It allows me to invite others into intimate spaces of thought and feeling.

I see myself as a creative bridge between anywhere and somewhere. I belong nowhere -  and everywhere. My identity is not tied to a physical place. Home is within me. Living abroad has deepened my appreciation for my German roots while allowing me to grow into a fuller version of myself -  as a human being in the world.

My art reflects this in-between space. It invites the viewer to see through my eyes -  not just the world, but the experience of being in it.