KATHLEEN KILCHENMANN

b. Switzerland Lives in Germany

“Sources of inspiration are nature, landscapes, urban architecture and foreign countries and their people. By engaging with these topics, I create compositions on canvas, wood and metals. Using acrylic paints, pigments and varnishes, which she combines with materials she finds in nature, such as bark, straw or wood, and home-dyed materials to make collages, I create haptic structures on the support media. This enables viewers to use their sense of touch to engage with the exhibited canvas, which is my intention. So I put my emotions and feelings with the founded and collected material into my compositions and express my love for nature and all kinds of livings.”

Kathleen Kilchenmann, born in Zurich, Switzerland, and residing in Germany since 1973, is an accomplished artist whose passion for painting and drawing emerged during her school years. As a teenager, she sought private lessons from a renowned painter to further develop her skills. Following her education and apprenticeship as a merchant, Kathleen embarked on transformative journeys to France, the United Kingdom, and eventually settled in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, where her artistic career took flight.

Through extensive travels to Mexico, Canada, Africa, India, and Europe, Kathleen honed her technique, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and landscapes. Her textile works found their way into galleries, art street fairs, and even the prestigious Museum of Saginaw, Michigan.

Upon returning to Zurich, Switzerland in 1971, she continued exhibiting her art. In 1973, Kathleen, along with her family and son, relocated to the scenic region near the Black Forest in the south of Germany, where they have made their home.

Throughout her artistic journey, Kathleen Kilchenmann has maintained a consistent exhibition presence, showcasing her talents regularly. While she initially focused on canvas, paper, and wooden bodies, she expanded her repertoire to include captivating wood printings. Her dedication and skill have been acknowledged through her membership in professional art associations such as the Art Association in Ann Arbor, USA, and the Professional Association of Visual Artists, among others. Notably, her works have been acquired by public institutions in Switzerland, the USA, Netherlands, and Germany, further cementing her reputation as a respected artist.