Bärbel Hoffmann
Painter from Deutschland
"Mit meinen Gemälden möchte ich auf die Schönheit "Lebensraum Meer" hinweisen. Der Lebensraum, in seiner Gesamtheit, ist heute bedroht und besonders der "TATORT MEER liegt mir am Herzen." - Bärbel Hoffmann
Biography of Bärbel Hoffmann
Born on August 7, 1945, in Berlin, the artist moved from Berlin to Koblenz in 1962. In 1964, they became a master student of Prof. Hanns Altmeier, followed by a period of study under Prof. Alfred Kiehl in 1965. In 1966, the artist worked with the painter Lamprecht and, in 1967, explored sculpture with artist Rudi Scheuermann.
The artist has participated in several group exhibitions and painted stage sets for theater groups. They have taken part multiple times in the "Bendorfer Kunstmeile" with paintings and sculptures. During the "Year of the Bible," they exhibited sculptures in the Michael Chapel.
In 2004, the artist began creating paintings on the theme of "Underwater World." In 2005, they designed stage sets for a musical theater piece. Their international exposure includes exhibitions in Hungary, such as at the Kesthely Congress Center in 2006 and 2008, and in Vanyarcvashegy, Hungary, in 2012. In 2019, they participated in a group exhibition featuring ceramics and photography at evm Koblenz.
About the art of Bärbel Hoffmann
The creation of **marine animals** on canvas:
"How do fish sleep, smell, and hear? Is the fish really silent?..."
This question intrigued the artist, prompting her to seek answers by exploring the "wonders of the sea." In her journey, she discovered astonishing life forms in the realm of dolphins, whales, fish, and coral. However, she came to realize that the marine environment, as a whole, is under threat.
The artist sees it as an important task in today’s world to inspire love for the ocean and raise awareness about its unique inhabitants and the importance of their protection. Bärbel Hoffmann takes on this responsibility as an artist, inviting viewers to dive into the miraculous world of marine creatures through her exhibition.
