Marianne Vlaschits (born 1983) is an Austrian painter and installation artist.[1][2][3][4]
Marianne Vlaschits | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1983 |
| Alma mater | The Slade School of Fine Art |
| Awards | Viennacontemporary Bildrecht SOLO Award (2020) |
Vlaschits was born and raised in Vienna.[5]
Vlaschits studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. She attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London.[3][6]
Vlaschits is influenced by camp and kitsch aesthetic.[7][8] While she primarily creates paintings and installations, Vlaschits has extended her artistry to video and performance art.[9][10][11] Her style is characterized as simple, bold and comical.[8][11]
Vlaschits’ interest in astronomy is evident in her works. It often deals with extraterrestrial life and outer space. Her works are also reflections on gender, utopia, human existence and the future. Vlaschits said she is inspired with the thought of a utopian society where its inhabitants are not bounded by gender, sexualities and bodies.[7][8][12][13]