Janin Reitze

My artistic journey is rooted in design, curiosity, and a profound personal transformation. I studied Industrial Design, followed by Jewelry Design, and later German and Art Education. These different fields continue to influence my understanding of form, composition, color, and visual expression.

In August 2021, my life changed dramatically when I suddenly collapsed on my birthday and required emergency brain surgery. After several further operations and serious complications, I experienced another devastating medical event in May 2022, including two strokes and the loss of vision in one eye.

The period that followed was marked by physical and emotional challenges, including severe depression. Painting gradually became my way back to myself.

Today, I paint extensively with my left hand. What began as a personal way of coping has developed into an essential part of my artistic identity. I work intuitively, allowing color, movement, texture, and emotion to guide the process. Rather than trying to reproduce what I see, I seek to express what I feel.

My paintings reflect a journey through change, loss, resilience, and renewal. For me, art is not simply about creating an image. It is about discovering freedom and finding new possib...