LIFE & EDUCATION

Born into the vibrant world of theater, I was immersed in the arts from an early age, developing a natural affinity for multidisciplinary expression. My formal training began at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, where I honed my skills as a violist, and continued at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where I explored the depths of philosophy.

While pursuing these academic paths, I nurtured a parallel passion for visual art, developing a self-taught practice that complemented my studies. This creative duality, coupled with a fascination for consciousness and communication, ultimately shaped my doctoral research, bridging artistic intuition with intellectual inquiry.

After completing my doctorate in philosophy and working as a freelance musician I entered into the spheres of both, classical music and film composition. This evolution allowed me to synthesize my diverse influences into a cohesive artistic vision, blending sound, concept, and emotion into a unique signature style.

At the heart of my process is synesthesia—a profound connection between senses that guides my work. For me, synesthesia is more than inspiration; it is a method that brings color to sound, shape to thought, and depth to the sensory experience. Rooted in a Renaissance-inspired passion for cross-disciplinary exploration, my work celebrates the interconnectedness of human creativity, transforming abstract ideas into tangible, multi-sensory experiences.

ARTISTIC PRACTICE & AESTHETIC ALCHEMY

My artistic practice exists at the crossroads of music and visual art, where sound and image converge in mutual influence. In my musical compositions, I translate geometric forms into soundscapes that invite introspection, crafting immersive environments that resonate with the organic shapes found in my abstract paintings. Drawing from classical, electronic, and experimental traditions, I create intricate, multi-dimensional soundscapes, where every note and texture is infused with visual intention.

My visual art, evolving over a decade, draws inspiration from the natural world, exploring themes of movement and metamorphosis. These works, whether on canvas or in digital form, reflect the same thoughtful layering present in my music, offering viewers a complementary perspective on my creative vision.

In recent years, my exploration of sensory interplay has expanded into the realm of scent. Through intuitive research and experimentation, I’ve incorporated olfactory compositions into my multidisciplinary practice, creating holistic experiences that blend sound, sight, and scent into unified expressions. This innovative approach invites audiences to immerse themselves in a fully integrated sensory world, redefining the boundaries of traditional art forms.

Education

2007 - 2014 University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Viola Performance

2014 - 2018 Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

Doctoral Studies in Philosophy

  • 2023: Austrian Culture Ministry State Grant for Composition

  • 2022: Austrian Culture Ministry Work Grant for Composition

  • 2021: Arvo Pärt Centre Residency Scholarship

  • 2020: Carinthian Culture Grant for Composition

  • 2020: City of Vienna Grant for Composition

  • 2019: Austrian Culture Ministry Grant for Music and Performing Arts

Grants

Premieres

  • 2024, June 4th, San José (Costa Rica): String Quartet No. 1

  • 2023, July 10th, Tartu (Estonia): a rose-toned fragment for harp

  • 2023, July 2nd, Risør (Norway): Five Miniatures for bassoon, string quartet and electronics

  • 2023, May 10th, Erfurt (Germany): Abstract Dualism for two instruments

  • 2023, April 15th, Stavanger (Norway): Sei solo la luce for violin and electronics

  • 2023, February 20th, Munich (Germany): Hall of Mirrors (Duo No. 1) for violin and cello

  • 2022, September 27th, New York (USA): Heart Meditation for small ensemble

  • 2022, April 28th, Örebro (Sweden): Xodus Hymn for choir and orchestra

  • 2022, April 8th, New York (USA): Perpetuo for solo violin

  • 2022, April 8th, New York (USA): Autopoiesis for solo cello

  • 2022, April 8th, New York (USA): Childhood memories for toy piano

  • 2021, April 19th, Vienna (Austria): Atmospheres for ensemble and mezzo soprano

  • 2020, December 14th, Vienna (Austria): Olfactospheres for large ensemble

  • 2020, February 7th, Cluj (Romania): Calamitas for choir and orchestra

  • 2019, November 10th, Vienna (Austria)/Wien Modern: Rhizom for large ensemble

  • 2019, November 9th, Vienna (Austria)/Wien Modern: Reset for string trio and marimba

  • 2019, November 8th, Vienna (Austria)/Wien Modern: Static Pointillism for bass clarinet, violin, cello and piano

  • 2019, September 27th, Timisoara (Romania): Archipelago for strings

  • 2019, Mai 17th, Iasi (Romania): Dreams of Lunacy for strings

  • 2018, November 24th, London (UK): Rewind for mixed choir

a list of all performances can be found here

Exhibitions

  • 2024, June 28th - September 29th, Vienna (Austria): Künstlerhaus: WUNDERKAMMER

  • 2024, March 6th - April 14th, Millstatt (Austria), FORUM KUNST contemporary: Accrochage

  • 2023, March 5th - May 5th, Millstatt (Austria), FORUM KUNST contemporary: Illusion - Delusion

  • 2022, April 8th, New York (USA), Plaxall Gallery: CreArt Festival

  • 2021, September 10th - November 7th, Vienna, Westlicht: Critical Mail Art & Image Text Collage

  • 2019, August 15th - 19th, Zurich, Switzerland: Swiss Art Expo

  • 2019, July 16th - 25th, Rome, Millepiani Exhibition Space: GLITCHES AND DEFECTS

  • 2019, March 21st - April 16th, Vienna, Jan Arnold Gallery/MQ: transformative embodiments

  • 2017, October 1st - November 1st, Bodrum, Turkey: 3rd International Bodrum Biennial

  • 2017, January 31st - April 8th, Vienna, Weisses Haus: STRATIFIED - Fragmentierte Welten

  • 2016, December 15th, Vienna, HERR LEUTNER Westbahnstraße: Group Exhibit

  • 2015, November 12th - 2016 January 10th, Vienna, Lukas Feichtner Gallery: In the Basement

  • 2015, November 12th - 22nd, Lukas Feichtner Gallery: Vienna Art Week

Interview (2023/English)

Universal Edition did an interview with me about my music, work flow and my views on the industry.

Interview (2022/English)

I was interviewed for CreArtBox’s new season magazine. They premiered four of my pieces in audio-visual concerts in New York City.

Interview/Podcast (2021/German)

I was invited to the podcast series Kunst & Klischee by Katharina C. Herzog and Christian Bazant-Hegemark.

Interview (2021/German)

I was interviewed by Walter Pobaschnig for his Literature Outdoors series.

Documentary (2020/English)

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Filmmaker Johnnie Behiri made a little documentary about me. 

Camera: Johnnie Behiri - Editing: Luciano Orlievsky

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Documentary (2019/German)

I was featured in a documentary (SATEL/ORF), directed by Thomas Knoglinger, which aired January 1st 2020 on ORF2.