Brigitte Puschmann

Brigitte Puschmann is a German artist, who lives in Munich / Gruenwald, Germany and Kitzbuehel in Austria. Currently she is studying at the Academy of Fine Art, Germany. Through her artwork, she reveals the multifaceted nature of life—a living game of constant transformation that goes far beyond black and white thinking. She aims to show viewers that the world is full of possibilities and that every change offers a chance to broaden our perspectives and discover new paths. Things that were once taken for granted may disappear, but new doors keep opening on our path of constant change. By understanding the underlying structures and laws of life, we can trust the flow of change and enjoy a rich, colorful existence. Her art is an invitation to explore the complexity of life and experience the joy of constant change.

Bubble-Stripes

What’s your artistic background?

I have a background in interior design from the Rhodec International Art College in the UK and multiple visits to the International Summer Academy in Salzburg. Since 2024, I have been deepening my path through my studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Germany, under the renowned German artist Prof. Markus Lüpertz. My innovative works, especially the interactive acrylic tiles and my multi-layered pieces, inspire art experts and collectors. I had my first major solo exhibition at the renowned Samuelis Baumgarte Gallery in Bielefeld, along with many exhibitions at international art fairs. I have already earned a firm place for myself in the contemporary art scene; my works are represented in international collections and demonstrate that true art is created from passion.

Bubble-stripes-series

What’s integral to the work of an artist?
I guess this may differ from artist to artist. For me my paintings are the expression of the stories I want to tell. It is the way for me to communicate. In general, following the words of Markus Lüpertz, within the art scenery there is not necessarily new methods/ techniques or real new things in place, but there are new artists. For me it is the way to provide insights into my mission.

What role does the artist have in society?
An Important role. However, I’m not sure if this seemingly often strained approach of “being different,” “being ugly,” “being childish,” “being disturbing,” etc., always has to be the way to make art heard.
Art and the overall culture is what keeps us human beings different from animals. With my paintings, I want to spread beauty and harmony that provide a sense of well-being for the viewer and/or collector. I want to show the multi-layers of life, which make it so exiting. With my artworks I offer the owner also to start their own artistic journey. They prompt reflection on how additional elements can be complemented or altered the overall work.

What art do you most identify with?

It is the minimalism and abstract art focusing on geometric patterns and strict lines. It is at least currently for me the way to also express my vision, which is to provide guidance in the constant transformation of life, which alleviates people’s fear of perpetual change. With my art, one can also experiment with many variations, as it can always be transformed and doesn’t have to remain fixed forever.

What themes do you pursue?
In my art it is all about transformation. My Stripe series is probably the logical consequence of a further abstraction that gives the minimalist expression but also shows the multilayered being of life.

What’s your favourite art work?
Currently I am focusing on my Bubble Stripe series. It is another expression of exploring the laws and structures, and being captured by organic forms that exist within this universe. My lecturer Markus Lüpertz from the Academy of Fine Arts / Kolbermoor has attested to this series having a ‘strange magic’ that stands for itself.

Describe a real-life situation that inspired you?

Every day is inspiring for me. What ever I see, I notice the underlying patterns and structures, which I also transform into my art.

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?
I have had a remarkable career in both business and art. As Global Vice President at a world-leading software company, I was known for my analytical and transformational skills, which are also reflected in my artistic works. Despite my professional success, I have always striven for artistic expression and my paintings are in many private collections worldwide.

Attelier Kolbermoor

Why art?
It is simply my way of communication.

What is an artistic outlook on life?
Every step of my journey taught me that life is much more than just black and white. It is a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes that is constantly changing and invites us to discover the beauty of transformation in life.

What memorable responses have you had to your work?
Recently I was very touched when a fellow artist was writing about me, that he feels so honored to have had the chance to exhibit in the same group exhibition where my works had been presented. But I also got so many emotions from my collectors, who had even tears in their eyes, when they received their selected piece.

Is the artistic life lonely? What do you do to counteract it?
Yes, it is somehow lonely, but I also love it. It is also a very valuable time, when I spend my time in my studio. Nevertheless, currently I am in a fortunate position where through my studies at the academy I meet my fellow students in the studio. This is always a very intensive and valuable time with a lot of impressions, discussions and great exchanges.

What do you dislike about the art world?
As an emerging artist it is not very easy to connect with players in the art market, who truly want to collaborate and promote the artist. There are many institutions, which are offering high priced services that in reality do not provide any value for the artist.

What do you dislike about your work?
There are so many activities which are happening beside true artistic work. All those distractions I do not really like. But not all distractions are bad, as they let you also grow as an artist.

What do you like about your work?
I have so many ideas in my head and cannot wait to bring them on canvas or other mediums. Sometimes the idea even grows, transform during the process. You are free to explore things, and you have the luxury to see the results immediately.

Should art be funded?
Yes. Particularly in times, where fake things are surrounding us, the recognition of true art should be much more valued. It hurts me, when I see artists asking for low prices just to make a living.

What role does arts funding have?
It is fostering creativity and helps artists to do what they aim to do: creating art.

What is your dream project?
A public construction project. It is really fascinating to bring your art to a much larger scale. An experience, which is potentially quite challenging but certainly very, very impressive when the project was successful.

Name three artists you’d like to be compared to.
I do not want to be compared to any specific artist. But I am a fan of a lot of famous as well as not so famous artists. People were comparing me with artists like Gerhard Richter. But I do feel connected with him very much simply by the approach he is taking to often use a reduced colour palette and a multilayered work.

Favourite or most inspirational place ?
Nature. Being outdoors provides so many impressions not only for your eyes but also for all your other senses.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
Do not stand still and stay curious. This keeps you alive and makes your life very interesting and beautiful. There are so many things to discover in life – it is so exciting!

Infinity

Professionally, what’s your goal?
To become a renowned artist, who can work on exciting projects also in the pubic construction environment. Through this, my art may stay within this world for a while as my gift for this world.

future plans?
As I finally have moved my studio, I already have ordered new materials and also paints and sprays, and I want to further explore other techniques. I also want to complete my fine art studies with the Master Student course at the Academy of Fine Arts here in Germany.