Elvira Heimann lives and works in Hamburg and Bad Nauheim. She comes from an old French Huguenot family on her father’s side, where music and art were integral parts of daily life.
In 1975, she began studying art and music at JLU Giessen, Germany, later expanding her studies to philosophy, theology, and psychology. After a professional career as a Protestant minister and, from 1990 onward, as a clinical psychologist, she returned to art with renewed intensity 15 years ago. She has since deepened her artistic practice through ongoing education and master classes with national and international lecturers.
Statement
My abstract paintings are a sensory exploration of nature, balancing chaos and order while evoking the childlike freedom of play. Through intuitive mark-making and expressive movement, I create a visual language that reminds us there is more beyond what we see—that we are deeply connected to the natural world.
As both an artist and a psychologist, I explore how we navigate and adapt to reality, which often feels chaotic. My work reflects the process of building inner structure—a way of filtering and shaping experience, much like nature itself.
By embracing uncertainty and fluidity, my paintings invite viewers into a deeper, more expansive dialogue with themselves, fostering a sense of connection, resilience, and presence.
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