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b-loud: Meet Painter Ingrid Stiehler

// November 10th, 2009 // b-loud // Alya

She hearts San Fransisco for its eclectic touch, Andy Warhol for his brilliant twist with media and Hawaian Island Surfer cocktails for their summer feeling. Meet German painter Ingrid Stiehler, an artist that fluctuates between “traditional and unconventional methods.”

Ingrid began her artistic career with landscape photography while she studied at the Academy of Administration and Business in NRW, Germany. She then moved to a more “personal” and “free” stage inspired by the different trends of the cultures of Asia, Africa and North America.

Her paintings combine a social and political message as well as new impressions and traditional techniques learned throughout her extensive travel.

Her approach is simple: “learn by doing.”

And she did learn after watching The 13th Warrior with the “oh-so-powerful” Vladimir Kulich. She was inspired to begin combining Celtic/Viking designs with her own modern creations using silk, gypsum, bronze, wood acrylic and silver.

When asked about her favorite personal piece, Ingrid picked Remember Her Primary Meaning, an acrylic/bronze painting on canvas. Ingrid explains: “I loved painting it, for it shows who I am and what I like: freedom, peace, freedom of speech and spirit of community. For many immigrants, the bright torch and billowing robes of Lady Liberty signified the end of their journey to America and the beginning of their journey within America. It was designed to be a symbol of freedom.” Ingrid’s take on Lady Liberty, whose crown has been dotted with the logos of international charities, is a poignant reminder that we should all thrive to live in peace and harmony – free from conflicts.

So what did it take her to make it where she is now?
Her answer is short and sweet: the internet and all those who crossed her path and supported her with positive or constructive feedback.

The b-quick interview

The swear word you like the most?
Oh holy shit – that’s very harmless, isn’t it?!

The flaws a man/woman should have to seduce you?
If I could remember it wouldn’t matter, it would be inoperative….

Your parents’ advice you shouldn’t have followed?
Never – my son would read it…

The talent you wouldn’t want to have?
Talent is a positive quality – or?!

The person you’d like to be hated by?
I’m really peace-loving…

The question I should never ask you?
Keep asking and you’ll figure it out yourself …

The b-where interview

Where do you see yourself in…
5 seconds? I take my hot coffee from the desk
5 minutes? I think I deserve a break
5 days? I’m back at home from holidays
5 months? I hope I stay here
5 centuries? I must go away by myself and think about that in peace and quiet…

The Shoulda Woulda Coulda Interview

Do we know you?
I don’t think so…

Should we know you?
I don’t think so…

Will we know you?
A little bit – after “reading” my paintings or this interview