Theresa Andre is a contemporary Austrian artist whose interdisciplinary practice is deeply rooted in the interplay of painting, mixed media, and collage. Having spent nearly two decades in Australia and New Zealand—where she studied Fine Arts and Graphic Design in Melbourne—she returned to Austria in 2023 to dedicate herself fully to her artistic career.

This international trajectory has profoundly shaped her visual identity. In her work, the cultural diversity, luminous light, and vibrant color palettes of the Southern Hemisphere meet a rediscovered closeness to her roots and her immediate surroundings. Andre’s work navigates the complex intersections of memory, landscape, and nature, merging abstraction with an emotive depth that resonates with personal and collective histories.

Her creative process is fueled by a keen observation of daily life—from the resilience of a wildflower pushing through pavement to the kinetic energy of a crowded city. A significant facet of her work is the exploration of still life, focusing on the motif of the set table and the depiction of fruits and vegetables. For Andre, food and culinary traditions are profound markers of cultural identity. She views the preparation and sharing of food as a universal, cross-cultural process that fosters community and facilitates mutual understanding between different peoples.

Technically, her work is a testament to the power of layering and tactile exploration. Andre masterfully orchestrates a dialogue between acrylics, oils, and the raw energy of oil sticks, pastels, chalk, and charcoal. By integrating materials such as sand and layers of paper, she creates rich, structural textures that are further refined through monoprinting techniques. This physical depth invites the viewer to explore the surface as a landscape in its own right—one that bears the marks of both intention and spontaneity.

Theresa Andre’s work invites the viewer on a visual journey of discovery and self-reflection. Her art creates evocative spaces that touch upon universal themes of belonging and transformation, encouraging a deeper connection with the world around us and celebrating the shared experiences that unite us across cultures.