A very special article appeared in the well-known women's magazine DONNA: Under the title "A Date with Myself", I was able to showcase not only my art, but also my thoughts. A self-portrait – in acrylics and words.
It is a text about something we all lack – yet it is so healing: time with ourselves. In a world full of speed, digital distraction, and constant availability, we often forget the most important connection of our lives: the one to our own soul.
🌺 An artistic-literary dialogue with the self
I asked myself a question: What happens when I meet myself – very consciously, without obligation, without a goal?
This led to an inner conversation, which I not only wrote but also painted.
The accompanying painting shows an elegant woman – relaxed, at peace with herself, with a drink in her hand. Perhaps contemplative, perhaps enjoying – she is with herself. Sensual. Strong. And silent.
She embodies what the article is about: an encounter with oneself, free from expectations.
In my article, I describe how such a "date" can feel. How it brings us back in touch with our desires, feelings, and inner values. A moment of reflection – and at the same time a statement against the pressure of self-optimization.
🌺 Art & Text – from one hand, from one soul
What makes this article special: I was allowed to design it completely myself. This means that both the illustrations and the text are mine – and complement each other to form a coherent whole.
The DONNA editorial team gave me the space – and the trust – to convey a message not only as a painter but also as a storyteller. The topic of "self-image" was not treated theoretically here, but experienced: as an art project, as personal reflection, as an invitation to every woman not to lose herself.
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🌺 Article "The Impact of Art on Our Psyche"
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