In 1971, I entered this world as part of an Austrian family residing in Salzburg (Austria).

Already during my early youth, while moving within Austria, I discovered my artistic talent and desired to develop it.

At the age of 23 my curiosity and thirst for adventure lead me to Australia. The culture, landscapes, colors and wildlife were breathtaking and the images of this different life ‘down-under’ left deep impressions which I still memorize.

After this trip I could simply not resist any longer and followed my deepest desire, to express myself through painting. Having no formal art education, I simply started by following my intuition how to use, mix and layer paint to give it the effects I had visualized for my work.

At this point of time, I was fascinated and inspired by the works of Salvador Dali, when my first own art pieces were created. My preference of painting wild animals is the result of a 6 months journey to Cape Town/South Africa in winter 1996/97. During this time, I organized also my first exhibitions in “Gallery International” (Cape Town/S.A.) and “Groot Constantia Gallery” displaying my work from the previous year.

Craving for new inspiration I moved to cosmopolitan Amsterdam in 2000. The influence from artists around the globe, cultural and spiritual happenings is visible in my latest artworks.

I hope that my own enthusiasm, engagement and passion is reflected in my artworks, will become sensible for the observer and touches their hearts.

Xela @Contuinity_Artifact Projects NYC
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