Eric Giessmann

Eric Giessmann, a talented artist from the enchanting Rhineland, unfolds his true passion in painting. Each brushstroke tells a captivating story, bringing emotions to life on the canvas in a magical way. His unique ability to seamlessly integrate his paintings into his films gives his works an impressive symbiosis of image and movement. In his paintings, he appears to capture an enduring snapshot.
What makes his art even more remarkable is Giessmann's approach to his deafness. It is precisely through this distinctive perspective that he has developed a sensitivity that elevates his painting to a higher level. He has gained international recognition for his extraordinary talent and artistic mastery, earning him numerous prestigious awards. As a true visionary, Giessmann creates artworks that not only engage the senses but also ignite the imagination, transporting viewers to a captivating alternate world.

2006 Abitur @ the Bertha-von-Suttner school, Nievenheim. Major subject’s mathematics and art. Best in class.
2007 Bachelor study, Art and Design College AKV/St. Joost Breda, Netherland.
2009 Internship @ Parasol Island GmbH, a film interactive and animation studio.
2012 Membership @ Galerie-Werkstatt Bayer Dormagen e.V.
2015 Bachelor of Design - cum laude.
2018 Founder and director at LAVAMACHINE (Virtual Reality Art Studio)
2019 Freelance teacher for VR and digital media.

2015 “Raum Zeit” – Dormagen, Germany
2018 „Creative Nights“ - Hamburg
2019 “Festival of Lights” – EON, Berlin
2020 Lavamuseum - digital