Brigitte Thonhauser-Merk
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→ Book "Gelebte Schöpferkraft", 2024 ISBN: 978-3-99139-897-4 https://issuu.com/circlefoundationforthearts/docs/masterful_minds_1_by_cfawwab https://youtu.be/y-s14PN7tnc?si=WOj8Bf3r5TMaLlKS
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Solo Exhibitions / Brigitte Thonhauser-Merk
→ 2024 “Above and Under Water” Alte Schieberkammer, Vienna
→ 2023 “Human Images” AtelierA, Zum Blauen Pfau, Vienna
→ 2023 “Unity in Diversity” Terra Hominibus, Vienna
→ 2023 City Gallery Vienna with book presentation “Lived Creative Power”
→ 2022 Raiffeisenbank Perchtoldsdorf “Color Rush in Autumn”
→ 2020 “Abstract Visions” Kunst.Lokal, Groß-Enzersdorf, Austria
→ 2018 “Illustration at the Intersection of Cultures,” Armory of the Castle in Perchtoldsdorf, Austria
→ 2018 “The Line,” Club Alpha, Vienna I, Austria
→ 2018 “Acrylic Paintings,” Admira Football Club, Maria Enzersdorf, Austria
→ 2017 “Charity Matinee,” Little Castle on the Meadow, Maria Enzersdorf, Austria
→ 2015 “Appropriation” Villa Medica, Mödling, Austria
→ 2015 Vernissage on the occasion of the opening of Dr. Fous’s medical office, Vienna 1
→ 2014 “Color Awakening,” Oracle Corporation, Vienna, Austria
→ 2013 “Latest Abstractions and Collages,” Cultural Center Perchtoldsdorf, Austria
→ 2008 “Anniversary Exhibition,” Cultural Center Perchtoldsdorf, Austria
→ Since 2007 Annual Open Studio Days in Lower Austria, Perchtoldsdorf, Austria
→ 2006 “Dialogue avec Picasso,” L’Apparemment Café, Paris, France
→ 2005 “From Cottage Garden to Baroque Garden,” Raiffeisenhof, Graz, Austria
→ 2004 “Baroque Garden Compositions,” Aktionsradius Augarten, Vienna, Austria
→ 2004 “Flower Watercolors and Oil Paintings,” Arambar, Paris, France
→ 2003 “Ausseerland Impressions,” Altaussee, Austria
→ 2002 “Garden Compositions,” Palm House Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria
→ 2001 “A Colorful Watercolor Cycle,” Johannishof-Reinisch Winery, Tattendorf, Austria
→ 2000 “Watercolors,” Jurtschitsch Winery, Langenlois, Austria
→ 1999 “Friendly Views of the Ausseerland,” Hoferhaus Gallery, Bad Aussee, Austria
→ 1999 “Perspectives,” Raiffeisenbank, Perchtoldsdorf, Austria
→ 1998 “Watercolors,” Thonhauser Company, Perchtoldsdorf, Austria
Group Exhibitions / Brigitte Thonhauser-Merk
→ 2024 KreativRaum Gallery, Vienna
→ 2024 “Flower Power” Publicartist, Vienna City Gallery
→ 2021 Retrospective Austrian Graphics Competition – 20 Years in the Taxis – Palais Kunsthalle Tirol, Innsbruck
→ 2019 Tribeca Art Walk, NYA New York Art Gallery, New York, USA
→ 2017 World Art Dubai, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE
→ 2017 SM’Art 12th Contemporary Art Salon, Aix-en-Provence, France
→ 2017 Amore per l’Arte, Arttime Gallery, Udine, Italy
→ 2017–2020 “Trust in Enthusiasm,” Qualysoft Company, Saturn Tower, Vienna
→ 2017 Project Room, Bruno Massa Gallery, New York, USA
→ 2016 Art Shopping Côte d’Azur, Mandelieu, France
→ 2016 Salon of Fine Arts, Arts-Sciences-Lettres, Thuillier Gallery, Paris, France
→ 2015 Autumn Salon in Israel, 2nd Edition, Haifa-Tel Aviv, Israel
→ 2015 2nd International Art Biennale of Palermo, Palazzo Sant’Elia, Palermo, Italy
→ 2014 “Colors of Spring,” Swiss Art Place, Lausanne, Switzerland
→ 2013 SAM Salon of Member Artists and Friends of WHO’s WHO Art Club International, Paris, France
→ 2013 Art for Peace for a Better World, Izmir, Turkey
→ 2012 Passion Art Barcelona, Ada Gallery, Barcelona, Spain
→ 2012 Passionauto Rosso Ferrari for Art, Rome, Italy
→ 2011 Mecenavie, Espace Pierre Cardin, Paris, France
→ 2011 Artists of the World, Palais des Festivals and Congresses, Cannes, France
→ 2008 Contemporary Art Salon at the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
→ 2007–2017 Annual ARTenCAPITAL, Salon of Independent Artists, Grand Palais, Paris
→ 2006 3rd Palm Award, Art Domain Gallery, Leipzig, Germany
→ 2005 2nd Biennale of Watercolor, Brioude, France
→ 2002 “Venice,” Adult Education Center in Maurer Rathaus, Vienna, Austria
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AWARDS / HONORS
→ Prize of the GEORG and ALICE EISLER FUND
37th Austrian Graphic Art Competition 2021, Innsbruck→ INTERNATIONAL ART AWARD 2021
Contemporary Art Curator Magazine→ PALM ART AWARD 2020
Art for Hope Award, Leipzig→ “DIPLÔME SPÉCIAL” Coup de Coeur
Art4Competition / Contest 2020, Artcertificate→ ARTYA AWARD 2019
Arttour International Magazine with Artists for a Green Planet, New York→ GOLD MEDAL 2018
Arts-Sciences-Lettres, Paris→ PALM AWARD 2017
Certificate of Excellence, Leipzig→ GLOBAL ART AWARD DUBAI 2017
1st Prize in the category Illustration→ PREMIO DIEGO VELAZQUEZ 2017
Honorary Membership of the Accademia Italia in Arte nel Mondo, Brindisi / Lecce→ PREMIO SANDRO BOTICELLI, FLORENCE 2015
Award for Original Stylistic Research→ ARTAVITA 8th ART CONTEST 2014, Santa Barbara, USA
Honorable Mention→ MÉRITE CULTUREL FRANÇAIS 2013
Grand Gold Medal→ MÉRITE CULTUREL FRANÇAIS 2012
→ PRIZE OF THE CITY OF MANDELIEU-LA-NAPOULE 2011
Cannes, presented by Marina Picasso→ CERTIFICATE OF MODERN ART “RÉVÉLATION” 2011
International Competition, FNCF, Fréjus→ CONSECRATION & MEDALIST 2009 & 2010
International Modern Art Competition, FNCF, Fréjus→ VERMEIL MEDAL 2009
Arts-Sciences-Lettres, Paris→ PREMIO FIRENZE 2008
→ TROPHY “EUROPE SILVER” • MODERN & CONTEMPORARY ART 2008
Gam’Art, Fréjus→ TOILE D’OR (Golden Canvas) 2006 & 2010
Fédération Nationale de la Culture Française (FNCF)→ PALM AWARD 2006
Medal & Certificate of Excellence, Leipzig→ ACADEMY AT SCHILLERPLATZ 1962 1st Prize in the Drawing Competition organized by Prof. Matejka-Felden
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Brigitte Thonhauser-Merk is a contemporary Austrian artist whose work embodies the maxim of Eugène Delacroix: "A picture should above all be a feast for the eyes." Brigitte lives in Perchtoldsdorf and uses a variety of techniques that she has honed in classes at the Volkshochschule in the 9th district of Vienna and in private lessons with renowned artists. Her inspirations are varied and come from nature, everyday objects and impressions she has gathered on her extensive travels around the world, as well as the influence of previous masters.
In her studio, Brigitte creates imaginative and personal artworks that go beyond mere representations of nature or people. Instead, she offers an abstracted vision of nature, often with an ornamental character. Her original fascination with lines is evident in many of her pieces, reflecting her cultural heritage from the Viennese Art Nouveau style, intertwined with modernist influences, which she picked up during numerous stays in France. More recently, Brigitte has been experimenting with painting techniques that incorporate controlled randomness and give her work a dynamic and unpredictable element.
Brigitte's artistic career has been marked by her participation in numerous solo and group exhibitions in major European cities as well as in China, Dubai, Tel Aviv and New York. Her talent has earned her several international accolades, including first prize in the Illustration category at the Global Art Award in Dubai in November 2017 for her work "Yellow Bouquet."
In addition to her artistic endeavors, Brigitte has a strong academic background. She graduated from the University of Vienna and earned a master's degree in Romance Studies and a bachelor's degree in Art History in 2014. This academic background enriches her artistic practice and gives her a deep understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shape her work.
Brigitte Thonhauser-Merk's art is a proof of her ability to combine traditional influences with modern techniques, resulting in visually arresting works with a rich cultural resonance. Her continuous experimentation and dedication to her craft ensure that her art remains a living and evolving feast for the eyes.
I understand creativity as a divine gift, and therefore I feel a great responsibility to let this light shine with joy into this world through my artworks.
