Elvira Heimann
Artist based in Hamburg, Germany
ABOUT
Elvira Heimann comes from an old French Huguenot family on her father’s side, where music and art were integral parts of daily life. In 1975, she began studying art and music at JLU Giessen, Germany, later expanding her studies to philosophy, theology, and psychology. After a professional career as a Protestant minister and, from 1990 onward, as a clinical psychologist, she returned to art with renewed intensity 15 years ago. She has since deepened her artistic practice through ongoing education and master classes with national and international lecturers. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, France, Sweden, England, Paris, China, and New York.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My abstract paintings are a sensory exploration of nature, balancing chaos and order while evoking the childlike freedom of play. Through intuitive mark-making and expressive movement, I create a visual language that reminds us there is more beyond what we see—that we are deeply connected to the natural world. As both an artist and a psychologist, I explore how we navigate and adapt to reality, which often feels chaotic. My work reflects the process of building inner structure—a way of filtering and shaping experience, much like nature itself. By embracing uncertainty and fluidity, my paintings invite viewers into a deeper, more expansive dialogue with themselves, fostering a sense of connection, resilience, and presence. For me, the highest form of art is nature itself—its intricate structures, its power of adaptation, its beauty, and its truth. The symphony of the senses allows me to feel the origin of my being and points toward the absolute. Our perception of nature, shaped by our five senses, is influenced by the infinite power and unique structures inherent in all things. These elements came into existence without human intervention and hold an intrinsic right to be. I find beauty in the delicate structures of leaves and trees. I see colors and forms beyond the reach of logical thought. In my self-exploration as a human being, I approach the metaphysical—its light and its mystery. I sense hidden forces in nature, continuously discovering new wonders, and subjectively experience a deep silence within such beauty. Through my paintings, I seek to make this other logic—the logic of the metaphysical—both tangible and perceptible.
Website: www.heimann-art.com
Instagram: @elviraheimann_artist