of a Transformation Studio Artist
The Power of Form and Idea
The essence of artistry begins with one central question: “What form do I give to an idea?”
Method, material, theme, and technique are merely tools—flexible and secondary to the need to give the idea its best possible form in the moment. The artist moves freely between form and undefined potential, without being bound to style or technique. It is not the artwork itself that defines the artist but the continuous transformation occurring between works.
The oeuvre is not a static collection but a constantly shifting process—a dynamic flow of forms and ideas.
Diversity as a Goal
The work of a transformation studio artist is marked by a deliberate choice for diversity. Each artwork is an opportunity to explore new paths. Striving for personal growth is essential: learning and experimenting lie at the heart of the process.
The artist embraces the challenge of creating, evolving, and continually reinventing themselves.
Organic Transformation
Artworks are never truly finished unless they are no longer in the possession of the artist. Each piece in the oeuvre can be reworked, connected to other works, or transformed into something entirely new. These interactions generate unexpected meanings and ideas.
Chance, experience, and the natural course of events guide the process organically. Traces of transformation—whether temporary or enduring—can grow into new artworks, serving as tangible witnesses to evolution.
The Tools of Transformation
Transformation is impossible without tools. Everything that drives change is an instrument: the artist, the audience, other organisms, natural forces, chemical reactions, technology. The entire universe is a reservoir of possibilities.
The artist is both creator and mediator, in constant dialogue with these tools and processes.
A Manifesto of Movement
Transformation studio artistry is an ongoing journey, not a destination. It is an ode to change, a celebration of the undefined, and an invitation to keep transforming.
Method
Before 2024, I developed ideas within one of the seven subfields, which you can find in the right-hand menu.
In 2024, I drafted this new manifesto, building on previously written motivations and statements. This manifesto led to a different way of working. I want to integrate the body of work I have built so far into the idea of transformation in both a concrete and organic way.
On the webpage Transformation Studio 2025 Intra Muros, which you can access via the Exhibition Views button, I summarize the developments and transformations.
When a new whole emerges or new elements are created, they may be placed within a specific subfield. If older works transform or are incorporated into new compositions, I add new links or photos to the original works. In this way, the oeuvre becomes interwoven into a web of transformations.
Below, you will find three A4 sheets from 2017 featuring a selection of artists and artworks that resonate with my vision and practice.
