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artist statement
biography
exhibitions
awards
publications
ARTIST STATEMENT
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My work emerges from silence — from the spaces between perception and emotion, between what is seen and what remains hidden. I explore the fragile architectures of the mind as well as the physical appearance of things.
When exploring the mind, I focus on memory, loss, transformation, and the quiet endurance that sustains us. Each work is a trace of inner movement, an attempt to give form to what trembles beneath the surface of consciousness.
When exploring physical appearance, I work mainly with paper, ink, and materials found in nature. I abstract and reduce natural forms—fungi, crustaceans, insects, cellular structures—to reveal their vulnerability and resilience, their strangeness and familiarity. They speak of cycles of decay and renewal, of the constant metamorphosis that defines both body and thought.
My practice is an invitation to look inward. It asks for stillness, for presence, for the courage to face what lies beneath appearance. In making the invisible visible, I hope to reveal the quiet strength within fragility—the interconnected rhythms that bind life, matter, and mind—and to open a space where vulnerability becomes something truly precious.
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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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DE PROFUNDIS - AUS DER TIEFE, Literaturhaus Henndorf, Austria; September to December 2025 (solo exhibition)
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The FACTORY - free art space, Salzburg, Austria; Juli 2025 (group exhibition)
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IT BEGAN WITH NO ADO, 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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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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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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LUXEMBOURG ART PRIZE participation (certificate of artistic achievement 2022, 2020); Pinacothèque, Luxembourg
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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​​
