Priska Heri Monje

In my artistic practice, I explore themes such as identity, culture and personal experience, and I use art as a means of conveying ideas and feelings. My work reflects curiosity, personal growth and a deep commitment to the creative process. I find new inspiration not only at home in Switzerland but also at our finca in Spain and on my many travels. I draw inspiration from inner impulses, nature and everyday encounters. As a passionate photographer, I often use a photograph as a starting point. Through this personal perspective, I attempt to reinterpret fleeting moments or distinctive traits on the canvas. My paintings invite viewers to experience art not merely as a visual experience, but as an emotional journey. On my website, I frequently shed light on the background, motivation and creative process behind individual paintings.

2005–2007: several airbrush courses.
2010–2011: watercolour coursesand a sketching course
2017–2022: a four-year course to learn drawing and painting from scratch (2020: break due to Covid)
2019: Seminar with the renowned wildlife painter, author and Africa expert Bodo Meier († 2023)
2023–2025: Four further training courses in oil painting in Germany

2019: At the BONVALET art studio (Switzerland)
2022: A small exhibition in the Murcia region, Spain.
2024: Solo exhibition featuring 45 works on the theme of ‘Fascination with Wildlife’ in L’Ampolla, Spain.
2026: Participation in a group exhibition at the “Art Nou 277” gallery in Barcelona, Spain.