CLAUDIA MEYER Originally trained as a graphic designer at Hochschule für Gestaltung and Kunst in Luzern and made the acquaintance of Anton Stankowski, the grand master of German design, in whose studio she was able to work. Later on she moved to New York and completed her studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology where she worked intensively on the possibilities of fabric design and modern technologies. During that time, she received prizes for her work and has since been creating mixed media Art using artificial light, prints, videos, sculpting, engraving, VR and AR technologies as an important component of her creations. Nature being and remaining her main sources of inspiration.
TWENTY FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE CREATING AND WORKING with developers, Architects, Interior Designers, Art curator, Art Adviser , Art Consultant & Art Galleries.
ART GALLERIES SOLO & GROUP SHOWS Zurich, Paris, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, Tokyo, Toronto, Barcelona, London, Oman, Stockholm, Oman
INTERNATIONAL ART FAIRS Basel, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Karlsruhe, Brussels, Toronto, Chicago, Singapore, Hong Kong, Zurich, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Istanbul.
PUBLIC, PRIVATE & CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
COMMISSIONED ART & LIMITED EDITIONS Hospitality, Commercial, Premium Residential and Corporate Projects, Public Spaces.
INTRODUCTION
Claudia, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I started painting and playing with numerous materials at age 4. And since that time, always enjoyed experimenting and creating. I then went to art school and studied Graphic Design and worked with Anton Stankowsky before going to New York to study fabric design and early computer graphics.
I graduated from F.i.T ( fashion institute of technology). And headed back to Europe where I started curating my own Art shows. Since then I am now being represented and exhibiting Worldwide at Art Fairs, Art Galleries, curated exhibitions and Museums. I also work and nurture a close relationship with Interior designers and architects and am currently exploring New Technologies; augmented and virtual reality.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I believe that being an artist is never a smooth road. I always have been Artistic and have had to deal with this reality and make the choice it implies. Nothing is easy in life, so I decided early on that I’d rather work hard to do what I love.
At first, it took trials and mistakes, but as I grew and strengthened my vision and my skills. I progressively found my own path. I met people who noticed and believed in me. I’d say that since day one my main focus has been to always nurture my own originality and develop a language to articulate and express it into something unique and refreshing.
Copying has never been of interest to me and I believe this contributed to where I am right now.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Claudia Meyer Contemporary Art – what should we know?
I enjoy sketching, drawing, designing, painting, engraving, staining, using tools. I love curating and developing projects and working with Interior designers, architects, developers, Art consultants, curators, agents, museums. I cannot stop doing that all day long. I can’t help it! I have thousands of ideas! and I love what technology brings. But… what inspires me most is NATURE. That is why I do not believe that separating creativity into different “disciplines” is wise. I am a strong believer of transversality.
Today’s Artists must re-invent themselves and break the old clichés. Art is and can be everywhere. The world is our playground. People love Art, and there are so many ways to reach out. I am bringing Art where it is often less expected. Art that inspires people and ushers positive energy to their life.
My art is intended to uplift, not to depress. I believe that is what I am well known for. My art is luminous, deep and resonate to inner emotions. it is not intended to provoke, it is intended to inspire.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Honesty, Consistency, Originality, Reliability.
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