Katrin Roth

Born: 1968

Hometown: Greifswald

Based in: Duisburg

Katrin Roth is a visual artist based with a passion for Nordic landscapes. In her work she reflects her experiences with nature and landscapes. She combines familiar elements into new pictorial spaces. She lives and works in Germany near the River Rhine.

Katrin Roth In The Studio

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Question Icon What inspires you?

I find my inspiration in the empty and silent landscape. Sometimes it's just a color or the movement in a surface that is interpreted in new artworks. I get also inspiration by exciting art from other contemporary artists.

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

When I start to paint, the format and the choice of colors are first determined. The form often results from the movement with the color or an emotion to a landscape. I try to be awake and open in the process and allow new influences.

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Familiar, emotional, clear

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Per Kirkeby, Alex Katz, Peter Doig, Brice Marden

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

Open mind and a open space to work

Question Icon What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Be authentic and clear, do what is important to you.

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

To find new inspiration, I go out in the nature, Running, Cycling or just for a walk. It is also inspiring to look on my own finished artworks and find some new directions or ideas.