Alina Hermann
Mixed Media & Oil Artist
Artist Statement
The feeling of watching paint flow unpredictably across the canvas and to observe the resulting shapes excites me and makes creating an artwork an adventure every time.
Similar to discovering unknown places on my journeys, I contemplate what appears before me. I look for shapes and forms to further elaborate and give more contours to the emerging worlds – capturing what I see and feel at that moment.
Each painting is unique and reflects my personal journey. My art is an invitation to push the boundaries of reality and explore the unknown places beyond the canvas.
How I got to Mixed Media & Oil Art
From the pipette to the brush
Hello and welcome to my website! I’m Alina, a biotechnology graduate, mixed media artist, big fan of bike travel and anything to do with outdoor adventures!
In 2021, I swapped my lab job for a bike and tent to realize my dream and explore Europe on two wheels. Since 2022, I have been fully dedicated to art and painting – with my first exhibitions in 2023 and 2024.
2025 is an exciting new beginning: I’m moving to Italy to further develop my art and try out new techniques.
My store will probably remain closed until summer 2025, but you can discover some of my works in the portfolio section until then.
I look forward to everyone joining me on this artistic journey!
Artistic education
Abstract landscapes with acrylics, Conny Niehoff, Colbitz, Germany (JUL/AUG 23)
Mastery Program, Milan Art Institute, Statham, GA, USA (JUN 22 - JUL 23)
Portraits with mixed media, Jenny Grant, Sweden (OCT 22)
Foundation course, acrylic and oil paint, Simon Gillmeister, Dalia Kock, Germany (MAY 22)
Portraits with pencil and charcoal, Simon Gillmeister, Germany (APR 22)
Art Awards
Sellability winner, contest „The color of sound“, Art Club, Milan Art Institute, Statham, GA, USA (DEC 22)
Art Exhibitions and Fairs
ARTe Stettenfels Art Fair, Untergruppenbach, Germany (OCT 24)
Group exhibition "Burgträume", Giechburg close to Bamberg, Germany (SEP - OCT 24)
Group exhibition "Klangvolle Visionen", Castle in Neuburg a.d. Donau, Germany (SEP 24)
Group exhibition Aparte Kunst Gallery Landau, Germany (JUL - AUG 24)
Solo exhibition Landratsamt Heppenheim, Germany (APR - JUL 24)
Solo exhibition "Inner Universe", Galerie im Schloss, Hemsbach, Germany (FEB 24)
Group Exhibition "Fragmente", Burg Kalteneck, Holzgerlingen, Germany (OCT 23)
Group Exhibition "Ephemeral",Van Gogh Art Gallery, Madrid, Spain (OCT 23)
Paris Art Fair, represented by MONAT Experience, Paris, France (SEP 23)
Luxembourg Art Fair, represented by van Gogh Art Gallery, LuxExpo, Luxembourg (SEP 23)
Group Exhibition "Session 04", Galeria Azur, Berlin, Germany (JUN/JUL 23)
Canvas International Art Fair "Visions", ItsLiquid Group, Venice, Italy (APR 23)
Virtual Exhibition „Interferences“, M.A.D.S Art Gallery, Milano, Italy (FEB 23)
Group Exhibition „Gemischte Tüte“, Zucker e.V., Darmstadt, Germany (DEC 22)
More Information about Mixed Media & Oil Artist Alina Hermann
Artist Biography
Background and path to art
Alina Hermann was born in 1987 in Germany and currently lives and works near Heidelberg, Germany. Originally with a scientific background, she found her way back to art in 2021 during a creative retreat on the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Immediately after, she started to learn artistic basics and various techniques such as pencil and charcoal portraiture as well as acrylic and oil painting in dedicated online courses. In the summer of 2022, she decided to acquire even more artistic skills and knowledge by starting the 1-year online Mastery Program at the Milan Art Institute (USA), which she successfully finished in July 2023.
Art Techniques and Process
In her work, she utilizes collage, texture paste, markers and other tools to create a variety of contrasts and shapes. Her process for creating an abstract work is largely intuitive and exploratory. It begins with the application of many thin layers of paint, followed by the contemplation and further elaboration of shapes, patterns, lines and symbols. It is all about finding the balance between chaos and calm, excitement and relaxation. From this disordered state a new world emerges with every new painting. “With my art I hope to create access to these unknown places beyond the canvas and invite the viewer to explore them even further”, Alina says.
Scope of activities and future plans
After 3 years as a professional artist in the Bergstrasse area, Alina will relocate to Italy at the beginning of 2025 to establish new techniques and working methods inspired by the nature and beauty of the Apennines. The reopening and re-entry into the active art scene is planned for summer 2025.