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)
Filmmaker Johnnie Behiri made a little documentary about me.
Camera: Johnnie Behiri - Editing: Luciano Orlievsky
Documentary (2019/German)
I was featured in a documentary (SATEL/ORF), directed by Thomas Knoglinger, which aired January 1st 2020 on ORF2.