The title, borrowed from David Bowie's iconic track "Moonage Daydream," evokes the character of Ziggy Stardust. This choice serves as a lens through which von Hellermann explores creative expressions that challenge conventional norms.
This method lends her paintings a sense of lightness and immediacy, as though they are in constant motion. Her approach to action painting allows the subconscious to drive her art, resulting in works that are both spontaneous and reflective.
The subject matter of von Hellermann’s paintings is diverse, drawing inspiration from contemporary events as well as classical mythology and literature. This fusion creates expansive, imaginative worlds where reality and fantasy coexist seamlessly. Von Hellermann’s work challenges the boundaries between imagination and the real world, testing the limits of both.
Her compositions are expansive, inviting the viewer to venture into her unique, dreamlike landscapes, which seem to exist in a space where time and context are fluid. Through her work, von Hellermann continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, offering a striking commentary on both the personal and the universal.
Artist: Sophie von Hellermann
