Laura Stadtegger, Indian Water 1, 2016
, Oil on canvas, 160 x 160 cm
Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Weihergut, Salzburg

Laura Stadtegger’s works centre around a close look at the human body, nature and the translation of movement into painting. In her different series she deals with a variety of themes from religion, Greek mythology, the environment and nature. Her depictions of the sea reflect her intense interest in the element of water. The emphasis is on a dynamic expression of the power of nature combined with movement. At times – e.g. in Lovis (2016) – we can see gentle waves splashing around a person, and at other times – e.g. in Indian Water (2016) – we are faced with a powerful surge of spray that becomes almost physically tangible. Her paintings satisfy the artist’s intention to experience nature with all her senses, even in its depicted form.

Laura Stadtegger, Lovis, 2016
, Oil on canvas, 90 x 60 cm
Kollitsch Collection