Petra Schott German, b. 1953

Overview

Petra Schott is an accomplished abstract painter whose evocative works delve into the complex landscapes of the human psyche. Her art is a vibrant exploration of states of mind, longings, and memories, offering a colorful tapestry that captures the essence of nostalgia, freedom, and human relationships. Each piece serves as a visual diary, inviting viewers to embark on a journey through emotional terrains both familiar and profound.

Before fully dedicating herself to the world of art, Schott led a distinguished career as a lawyer and judge, a path that honed her analytical skills and deepened her understanding of human nature. This rich professional background informs her artistic practice, providing a unique lens through which she interprets the subtleties of the human condition. Her work is characterized by a delicate interplay of color and form, creating compositions that resonate with an ethereal quality. Through her brushstrokes, Schott masterfully captures fleeting emotions and moments, transforming them into timeless pieces that speak to the universal human experience.

Her artistic journey has led her to exhibit extensively across Europe, with notable solo and group exhibitions in Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland, and the Czech Republic. These exhibitions have garnered critical acclaim and have established her as a significant figure in the contemporary abstract art scene.

Petra Schott continues to push the boundaries of abstraction, using her art to bridge the gap between the tangible and the intangible. Her works not only reflect her personal evolution but also invite viewers to reflect on their own inner worlds, making her art a powerful medium for connection and introspection.

Works
  • Petra Schott, Slow Motion, 2025
    Slow Motion, 2025
  • Petra Schott, A Letter in Winter, 2025
    A Letter in Winter, 2025
  • Petra Schott, Magical Walk IV, 2024
    Magical Walk IV, 2024
  • Petra Schott, Venus Was Here, 2024
    Venus Was Here, 2024
  • Petra Schott, Summer Garden V, 2024
    Summer Garden V, 2024
  • Petra Schott, Blossoms in the Dark, 2024
    Blossoms in the Dark, 2024
Biography

Born 1953, Hanover, Germany

Lives and works in Frankfurt, Germany

 

EDUCATION

 

University of Fine Arts of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany,  B.F.A.  

 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

 

2024  The Way It Is, Konsum163, urban Gallery, Munich

             Colour Energy, Gallus Theater, Frankfurt, Germany   

2023  Venus On Holidays, Studio Novo Artspace, Cologne, Germany 

             Unschuld-Schönheit-Farbe, Gallery Das Bilderhaus, Frankfurt, Germany 

             Illuminating Reality, Hancock Gallery, Newscastle, UK   

2022  Zweizigartig, Eyecandy, Frankfurt, Germany 

2021   In between, Nebbiensches Gartenhaus, Frankfurt, Germany 

            Petra Schott, Discovery Art Fair, Frankfurt, Germany   

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