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Enter Kerstin µþ°ùä³Ù²õ³¦³ó’s brightly-coloured universe, and be captivated by her sensuous, playful visual style.  

What is a painting – and what are its potential limits? µþ°ùä³Ù²õ³¦³ó’s artistry is always grounded in painting, but it appears to be ambiguous and in flux. She is especially interested in the idea that a painting can be expressive and thus be a depiction of feelings, unconscious desires or mental states. Translucent veils of colour and swirling brushstrokes recall energy streams, cosmic forces or interior visions, where form and meaning are in constant motion. This dialogue with art’s history adds depth and complexity to her work, inviting you to reflect on what you think a painting actually is, and what you see in it.  

This is one way to interpret the title MÆŽTAATEM. In this context, the word ‘meta’ can be understood as a reflection on the medium of painting, while the German word ‘Atem’ translates as ‘breath’. The title specifically refers to a series of new paintings in which µþ°ùä³Ù²õ³¦³ó engages with ideas about painting as an expression of physical processes and energy streams.  

She allows a painting’s subject matter to assume new forms via such media as drawing, photography, video and sculpture. She also brings new techniques and knowledge traditions into her work through a variety of collaborations with craftspeople and other artists.