Anja Hagemann: The art of inner strength
"Every thought is a seed. Choose those that blossom in joy and serenity," wrote Simone de Beauvoir.
Through her work, Anja Hagemann wants to inspire people to discover their own resilience and the extraordinary potential within them. What drives this extraordinary artist?
Her journey combines personal development, spirituality and academic research into a fascinating melange. Her doctoral thesis on the interplay between poetry and painting reveals her passion for the fusion of word and image and unveils meanings beyond the visual surface of her paintings.
With plant prints, especially of ferns, Anja celebrates our ancient connection to nature. She reminds us of our humble place in the universal ecosystem and invites us to nurture our personal growth. Even in her darker canvases, a light always breaks through and illuminates the scene.
Anja Hagemann's work thrives on the interplay between light and color. Her paintings radiate a fascinating transparency, a dialog between emptiness and fullness that is reminiscent of the works of Bram van Velde and Zao Wou Ki's Lyrical Abstraction. Colors move in forms that are partly vegetal, partly floral and always on the verge of abstraction.
Her passion for silk is particularly remarkable. She incorporates silk pieces into her paintings and also produces limited edition scarves, all of which are hand-finished with a rolled hem. These scarves, artful fashion accessories, perfectly complement her visual narrative.
Her exhibitions span the entire world - from Germany to France, from Italy to Belgium. She tells a new story in every country, but the essence always remains the same: a visual dialog between the irrepressible power of life and harmonious serenity.
Anja Hagemann's art speaks a universal language. She invites us to pause, reflect and look deeply. Every brushstroke, every detail - they all carry a message to be discovered.
As Albert Einstein said: "The most beautiful things we can experience are the mysterious ones. It is the deepest emotion we can feel. It is the cradle of true art and science."