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Heile Welt  — A Perfectly Imperfect World   

How much of the past is romanticized; how much was ever true?  What present day images will evoke similar responses in the future?  Cultural nostalgia is the central theme being examined in this series. 

The paintings in the series depict film scenes from the post WWII “heimat” film genre of Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland in which nothing bad ever happened and everyone could sing.  These paintings are fiction.  They show us memories of things that never happened, yet they mirror our culture, our lives and our values.  The distortion of color and reference to screened framing and reflections all serve to create distance to the image, to make us aware of our nostalgia, to remind us of our fable for romantic fiction.  The final image holds as much truth and illusion today as it did in the past.  

What remains?   Between our nostalgic past and bright, fearsome future lies the present day.  What defines us and our culture today?  What do we value, hold dear, and fight to pass on to future generations?  How do we experience our own personal perfectly imperfect “heile Welt” today?
Heile Welt  — A Perfectly Imperfect World   

How much of the past is romanticized; how much was ever true?  What present day images will evoke similar responses in the future?  Cultural nostalgia is the central theme being examined in this series. 

The paintings in the series depict film scenes from the post WWII “heimat” film genre of Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland in which nothing bad ever happened and everyone could sing.  These paintings are fiction.  They show us memories of things that never happened, yet they mirror our culture, our lives and our values.  The distortion of color and reference to screened framing and reflections all serve to create distance to the image, to make us aware of our nostalgia, to remind us of our fable for romantic fiction.  The final image holds as much truth and illusion today as it did in the past.  

What remains?   Between our nostalgic past and bright, fearsome future lies the present day.  What defines us and our culture today?  What do we value, hold dear, and fight to pass on to future generations?  How do we experience our own personal perfectly imperfect “heile Welt” today?
Heile Welt  — A Perfectly Imperfect World   

How much of the past is romanticized; how much was ever true?  What present day images will evoke similar responses in the future?  Cultural nostalgia is the central theme being examined in this series. 

The paintings in the series depict film scenes from the post WWII “heimat” film genre of Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland in which nothing bad ever happened and everyone could sing.  These paintings are fiction.  They show us memories of things that never happened, yet they mirror our culture, our lives and our values.  The distortion of color and reference to screened framing and reflections all serve to create distance to the image, to make us aware of our nostalgia, to remind us of our fable for romantic fiction.  The final image holds as much truth and illusion today as it did in the past.  

What remains?   Between our nostalgic past and bright, fearsome future lies the present day.  What defines us and our culture today?  What do we value, hold dear, and fight to pass on to future generations?  How do we experience our own personal perfectly imperfect “heile Welt” today?
Heile Welt  — A Perfectly Imperfect World   

How much of the past is romanticized; how much was ever true?  What present day images will evoke similar responses in the future?  Cultural nostalgia is the central theme being examined in this series. 

The paintings in the series depict film scenes from the post WWII “heimat” film genre of Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland in which nothing bad ever happened and everyone could sing.  These paintings are fiction.  They show us memories of things that never happened, yet they mirror our culture, our lives and our values.  The distortion of color and reference to screened framing and reflections all serve to create distance to the image, to make us aware of our nostalgia, to remind us of our fable for romantic fiction.  The final image holds as much truth and illusion today as it did in the past.  

What remains?   Between our nostalgic past and bright, fearsome future lies the present day.  What defines us and our culture today?  What do we value, hold dear, and fight to pass on to future generations?  How do we experience our own personal perfectly imperfect “heile Welt” today?
Heile Welt  — A Perfectly Imperfect World   

How much of the past is romanticized; how much was ever true?  What present day images will evoke similar responses in the future?  Cultural nostalgia is the central theme being examined in this series. 

The paintings in the series depict film scenes from the post WWII “heimat” film genre of Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland in which nothing bad ever happened and everyone could sing.  These paintings are fiction.  They show us memories of things that never happened, yet they mirror our culture, our lives and our values.  The distortion of color and reference to screened framing and reflections all serve to create distance to the image, to make us aware of our nostalgia, to remind us of our fable for romantic fiction.  The final image holds as much truth and illusion today as it did in the past.  

What remains?   Between our nostalgic past and bright, fearsome future lies the present day.  What defines us and our culture today?  What do we value, hold dear, and fight to pass on to future generations?  How do we experience our own personal perfectly imperfect “heile Welt” today?

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When Summer Lasted Forever Painting

Adrienne Egger

Austria

Painting, Oil on Canvas

Size: 47.2 W x 66.9 H x 0.8 D in

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Heile Welt — A Perfectly Imperfect World How much of the past is romanticized; how much was ever true? What present day images will evoke similar responses in the future? Cultural nostalgia is the central theme being examined in this series. The paintings in the series depict film scenes fr...

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2016

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Painting, Oil on Canvas

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47.2 W x 66.9 H x 0.8 D in

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Adrienne Egger is an award-winning artist whose bold, narrative-driven figurative paintings explore themes of identity, emotion, and transformation. Blending elements of impressionism, expressionism, and conceptual storytelling, her work is recognized for its dynamic use of mixed media and striking visual impact. Originally from the Rocky Mountains and now based in the Austrian Alps, Adrienne’s global perspective is reflected in her international collector base, which spans Hong Kong, New York, London, Ibiza, Paris, and Vienna. Her paintings have been featured in exhibitions, curated collections, and luxury publications, and her clients range from private collectors to cultural institutions. Beyond the canvas, Adrienne is the founder of UNARTIG – Avantgarde Art Salon, an immersive art platform redefining how audiences experience visual storytelling. She is also the creator of Cosmo Cherry Bomb, a fashion line that merges fine art with wearable design. With a fearless approach and a deep commitment to human connection, Adrienne Egger creates art that resonates—inviting viewers to see both the world and themselves in new ways.

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