Eva Schumy

I am deeply interested in the condition of modern existence within a purely materialistic world — a world in which our emotions and multidimensional selves continuously struggle to find recognition and legitimacy.
Through my work, I seek to unfold what lies beyond the visible: the layers of perception that can only be seen with the heart rather than the eyes.

Satire and surrealism are central to my artistic language. They allow me to shift the dimensions of reality — to question what is considered normal, and to reveal the poetic absurdity that often hides beneath everyday life.

My art is an invitation to look deeper, to find meaning in contradiction, and to rediscover the human essence that persists even in a world driven by logic and matter. In my early years, I explored abstraction — vast fields of water-based colors flowing across paper, where gesture and emotion shaped the surface. Later, through studies in photorealism, I discovered the beauty in tension: between precision and intuition, between what is seen and what is felt.

I often bend and distort reality, letting form and color echo inner states, much like in expressionism — though I move closer to its figurative edge. My work shifts in style and vocabulary, driven b...

I studied painting at the University of Fine Arts in Budapest, where I developed a deep interest in the intersection of perception, emotion, and materiality. My studies were enriched by several international scholarships — including Erasmus in Spain, the Salzburg Summer Academy in Austria, and the Darmasiswa Scholarship in Bali, Indonesia. These experiences broadened my artistic language and cultural perspective. Since 2011, I have been based in Germany, where I continue to live and work as an active artist.

2017 Kek Lo Cafe, Berlin
2017 IPA-Bar, Berlin
2014 Ambulatorium , RAW, Berlin, Deutschland
2012 Szimpla Kaffe, Berlin , Deutschland
2011 Aniko Havas Galerie, Bingen, Deutschland
2009 Adi ́s Gallery, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
2007 French Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia
2004 Raffeisen Bank, Budapest, Hungary