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artist statement
biography
exhibitions
awards
publications
ARTIST STATEMENT
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My artistic practice explores the tension between appearance and essence, as well as processes of transformation and alienation. I am deeply fascinated by morphology and the invisible forces that shape all living beings—forces that influence how we perceive, evolve, connect, and endure. Working primarily with paper, ink, and materials found in nature, I create objects, installations, and monochrome graphic works.
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I am drawn to natural forms often seen as unpleasant—crustaceans, fungi, insects, cellular structures—and I abstract them to invite fresh ways of seeing. My goal is not to aestheticize the grotesque, but to reveal the fragile, complex, and resilient systems that lie beneath the surface. Through my art, I also seek to visualize transformation, vulnerability, interconnections, and ultimately shift perspectives: making the fragile strength of life visible, so that it may be understood and protected.
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ABOUT
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Born in Austria, Marion C. Hoepflinger lives and works in the scenic countryside near Salzburg. As a doctorate-level molecular biologist, she spent years in basic research exploring the cellular intricacies of muscles, higher plants, and algae. Since 2013, she has also pursued her artistic path, influenced by her mentors Mag.a Alfia Weingartner and panArt artist Christine Kastner. Her development was further shaped by completing a graphic design program in 2019 and her ongoing work in cultural education at Museum Fronfeste since 2022.
Marion’s artistic evolution has led to a drastic reduction in tools and a deepening focus on material exploration. Brushes gave way to her hands; white space became a refuge where ideas grow. Her themes often juxtapose science and abstraction with her recent works fusing organic-biological material into evocative art objects.
Marion's works are in private as well as public collections, e. g. the collection of the City of Salzburg (Sammlung der Stadt Salzburg).
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Marion is a member of the Berufsvereinigung bildender Künstler Österreichs, Landesverband Salzburg: art bv Berchtoldvilla (www.artbv-salzburg.com).
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GALLERY VIOCES
​Statement about Marion's work from STUDIO RÖ (Milan, Italy)
»Marion's works captivate, invite to explore their depths, and contemplate the concepts they represent, enriching the viewer's experience and sparking curiosity about the artist's intentions. These are minimalistic works that convey a complex emotion.«
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What are the strengths of Marion's portfolio?
»The artist excels in utilizing the stark contrast of black and white, harnessing their power to evoke strong emotions and convey deep messages. This mastery of monochrome allows for a striking visual impact, drawing the viewer's attention and inviting them to delve deeper into the layers of meaning within the artwork. Through careful composition and subtle nuances in shading, the artist skilfully communicates complex narratives and themes, creating a profound and thought-provoking experience for the observer.«
EXHIBITIONS
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​Ein m2 KUNST at emsiana Culture Festival, Hohenems, Austria from 8. - 11. May 2025 (solo exhibition)
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100 × 100: Kleines Format, ganz groß & 100 × 100 × 100: Miniräume, cooperation with New Zealandat the art bv Berchtoldvilla, Salzburg, Austria March - April 2025 (group exhibition)
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The FACTORY - free art space, Salzburg, Austria; Juli 2024 (group exhibition)
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DeFACTO - Nouveau Réalisme 2024, Stadtgalerie Zwergelgartenpavillion, Salzburg, Austria, June 2024 (group exhibition)
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Installation at KUBIQ - Kultur und Bildungsquartier Thalgau, Austria in May 2023
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ART IN LAW, Permanent exhibition in the buildings of the Austrian judiciary with Vienna CityGallery, Austria (group exhibition since August 2021), 2022
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LUXEMBOURG ART PRIZE, Pinacothèque, Luxembourg; participation and certificate of artistic achievement, 2022​
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OJAS, Permanent exhibition in the OJAS Seminar- und Therapiezentrum in Zell am Moos, Austria since October 2022 (solo show)
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LAKE OHRID MUSES TRAVEL TO MANHATTAN, New York City, NY, USA; Collaboration with Composer and Pianist Margin Alexander in July 2021
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CORONA CASE, LICHT FELD Gallery, Basel, Switzerland in June 2021
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ABSTRAKTIONEN, PublicArtists Gallery, Vienna, Austria from June - July 2021
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ART IN LAW, Permanent exhibition in the buildings of the Austrian judiciary by CityGallery Vienna, Austria │ since August 2021 (group exhibition)
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COMING OUT, M.A.D.S. Art Gallery, Milan, Italy from June - July 2021 (group show)
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SWISS ART EXPO: ARTBOX.PROJECT Zuerich 2.0, Switzerland in August 2020 (group exhibition)
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LUXEMBOURG ART PRIZE, Pinacothèque, Louxembourg; certificate of artistic achievement
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CHOOSE YOUR MASK & VON BERGEN UND BLUMEN, Konditorei Ottet, Schoerfling am Attersee, Austria (solo exhibition), 2020
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EXHIBITION and ART TALK, Schloss Mondsee, Mondsee, Austria (solo show), 2019
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MASK – ROLE – METAMORPHOSIS, Museum Fronfeste, Neumarkt am Wallersee, Austria (group exhibition), 2019
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NIGHTMARE AT MARK, MARK, Salzburg, Austria (group exhibition), 2019
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Permanent Art Exhibition, First Floor, Mattsee, Austria (group exhibition), 2017 - 2019
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PAMYON: Wort trifft Bild │ MARK │ Salzburg (solo exhibition), 2016
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AWARDS
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Recognition Award for artistic achievements of the Land Salzburg, Austria, 2025
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Artist of the future award of Contemporary Art Curator, London, UK, 2021​
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PUBLICATIONS
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Entry into the Artist Directory of Contemporary Art Curator, London, UK in September 2020
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MASKE – ROLLE – METAMORPHOSE​, Publikationsreihe Fonfeste Nr. 18 of the Museum Fronfeste, Austria
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mfk Magazin für Kultur - Illustration, 2017​​
