Esther Julianti Hermann

Born in Indonesia of Chinese descent and raised in Germany, I have lived in several countries—an international journey that deeply influences my artistic practice through a rich tapestry of cultures, perspectives, and locations. As a self-taught artist based in Germany, my creative path is uniquely shaped by my global experiences, a love of music, and the graceful movements of traditional dance and ballet.
My work is defined by a focus on expressive, figurative female art, where my multicultural heritage frequently comes to life through the incorporation of Chinese, Balinese, or Javanese motifs and scripts. This distinctive fusion of cultural identity and feminine representation was recently recognized on the international stage, when I received the Woman’s Art Award at the 2026 Woman’s Essence Milan, presented by Musa Art International.
While my foundational understanding of visual harmony, layout, and color theory derives from my studies in Visual Arts & Design at the htk academy in Hamburg, I have refined my painterly techniques through independent studies and specialized workshops. Working across a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pencil, I seek a harmonious balance between this controlled design t...

• Fine Art Training: Self-Taught Painter & Independent Studies
• Design & Composition: Visual Arts & Design, htk academy Hamburg, Germany
• Continued Studies: Selected workshops and classes in painting techniques

• 2026 Woman’s Essence Milan, Musa Art International, Milan, Italy (Group Exhibition)
• SWISSARTEXPO — Digital Artist Showcase via Artboxy, Zurich, Switzerland
• Galerie le Chien d’Or — International Digital Exhibition via Artboxy, Quebec, Canada
• Casa del Arte — Group Gallery Feature via Artboxy, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
• Expometro Milan — Public Billboard Exhibition, Digital Showcase, Milan, Italy
• Expometro Amsterdam — Public Billboard Exhibition, Digital Showcase, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Expometro Miami Beach — Public Billboard Exhibition, Digital Showcase, Miami Beach, USA
• Expometro Madrid — Public Billboard Exhibition, Digital Showcase, Madrid, Spain
• Expometro Rome — Public Billboard Exhibition, Digital Showcase, Rome, Italy
• Thomson Gallery — International Digital Showcase via Artboxy, Switzerland
2025
• Nicoleta Gallery — Contemporary Group Feature via Artboxy, Berlin, Germany
2024
• Exhibition & Independent Charity Project for Ukraine — Private Exhibition and Fundraiser Germany