Maria Thurn Und Taxis

I have a fascination with tensions that are inherent in the human condition. These relate to questions of life and death, pain and happiness. Such questions often offer no clear answers. My response within my painting is an emotional one. It is deeper than reason and prior to any intellectual analysis.

Meanings that lie beyond representation can be suggested through paint. In this way, I am searching to explore the boundaries of the visible. Whether through the interplay of figuration and abstraction, juxtaposing humor with menace or my use of strong colour as well as ambiguous background add to this tension between the familiar and the uncanny.

2009-2010
MA Fine Art
City and Guilds of London Art School

2007
Camberwell College of Art & Chelsea College of Art and Design
Painting courses
Documentary Filmmakers Group & London Film Academy
Filmmaking Diploma

2003-2005
American University of Paris
BA in the Arts: Bachelor in Film&Media

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Camberwell College of Arts, 45 - 65 Peckham Road, London
SE5 8UF

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