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Elisabeth Bauer Artist Portrait Photography

Elisabeth Bauer

I navigate the realms of life, expression, and emotion in my art, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures, histories, languages, spirituality, and philosophy. Rooted in introspection and societal exploration, my work is a celebration of the intricate layers that compose our shared existence.

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Advent Art Pop-up

Group exhibition of resident artists at Dům Radost, Dec 15-16! 

Paintings

Paintings
Portfolio

Drawings

Street Art

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Two-tailed Mermaid Mural

Oct 2023, Heraklion, Greece

The mural is a composition of symbols and colors inspired by Cretan folk art throughout history to the last detail, especially textile art - embroidery, knitting and carpet designs. The more I found out about Cretan culture, the more I felt their strong sense of identity and individuality. Inspite of the fact that there were so many outside influences, the Cretans courage to fight for preserving it has remained strong. I am definitely coming back to this beautiful island to take more time to explore it and it's history. 💙

The double-headed eagle is a symbol from Byzantine times and the duality of the church - stretching East and West, as well as a symbol of freedom from Ottoman occupation, now a symbol of the Orthodox church. The two-tailed mermaid is from Venetian influence, and it's often also explained as being a passage between the physical and spiritual. Carnations are traditionally a symbol commonly found in Ottoman art, and in Greek Mythology they're known as the flowers of Gods. The colors I picked are inspired by Minoan frescoes, the Deep Red, Brilliant Blue, and Red Earth all form a link to the most ancient history of the island.

I painted this mural as part of the residency program of Mathew Halpin in October in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. I had the best time exploring the local culture and art scene, and got to be in this wonderful artistic space that Mathew has created. I could learn and reflect my studies into this mural, which, as Mathew put it, is like a "gift to the local community", and that was exactly what I was aiming for. The opportunity to work with Mathew has been one of a kind. His expertise and artistic insight taught me a lot and I greatly appreciate it! ✨

Exhibitions

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Advent Art Pop-up

Dec 15 - 16, 2023

The first group exhibition of resident artists of Dům Radost where I have my atelier. I'm co-organizing the event and will be exhibiting as well as hosting a creativity workshop there.

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Solo at Galerie NaGa

Apr - May, 2024

Upcoming solo exhibition of my latest paintings and installation at the NaGa gallery in Hluboká nad Vltavou.

Past Exhibitions

LICHTUNG / SVĚTLINA

Sep 5 - Nov, 2023

Prague, CZ

The Holy Art - New York

Oct, 2023

New York, USA

Great Portland Street - Tube station

Sep 11 - 24, 2023

London, UK

Kostel Očišťování Panny Marie

May 20, 2023

Dub nad Moravou, CZ

The Holy Art Gallery

Feb 10 - Mar 9, 2023

Athens, Greece

Harmonie Barev

Oct - Nov, 2022

Prague, CZ

Art Number 23

July 1-7, 2022

Athens, Greece

CO NÁM NEDÁ DEN MÁ NOC II.

June 15-19, 2022

Gabriel Loci, Prague, CZ

UTXO 22

June 4 - 5, 2022

Gabriel Loci, Prague, CZ

CO NÁM NEDÁ DEN MÁ NOC

November 12-14, 2021

Gabriel Loci, Prague, CZ

Collabs

Instagram

See more of my work and process on my Instagram @elliembauer

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Get in Touch

Visit me at my studio at Dům RADOST
nám. Winstona Churchilla 2, Prague, CZ

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