Ariane Fischer

Your works are vibrant and full of energy. What role do color and light play in your creative expression?

The colors I choose fill me with joy and spread good cheer. There are no limits, only bold combinations and a harmonious blend of different materials. The light gives the images additional vibrancy and makes them shine powerfully, emphasizing their strength. Even in dark surroundings, when a black light lamp is shining, the images unfold their full luminosity through the fluorescent colors. They shine like every living thing that should glow, expressing a special energy and vitality.

You describe painting as something that brings joy. How do your emotions and music influence your painting process?

Music is a significant motivator for me and a source of deep emotion in my painting. New places, their sounds, and melodies inspire me in a special way. Often, it is powerful, rhythmic sounds from France, South America, or Africa that fuel my creativity. I love painting in unfamiliar places – the unknown and the beauty of nature fascinate me and give me a sense of well-being. In such moments, inspiration flows naturally, and the painting almost creates itself.

You’ve been trained in many disciplines—yoga, psychology, NLP, art therapy. How do these areas intersect with your art?

Everything I have learned has deeply interested me and enriched my personality in many ways. These are topics that have developed and shaped me mentally, physically, and creatively. I consciously apply these insights in my work with people, because body, mind, and creativity are inextricably linked. People often try to separate them, but that should not be the case—they belong together. A holistic life is the goal. In Kum Nye, it is often said, “Everything is allowed” – and the same applies to art. Everything complements each other and contributes to a more fulfilling, harmonious life.

Ariane Fischer | Beauty Of Nature

What inspired your transition from a business economist to a full-time artist and coach?

I grew up believing that a job in administration offered a certain amount of security in life. That’s why I first trained in a commercial profession and studied business administration alongside my work as a controller. I worked for a large airline group in Germany for 23 years. But the work was not very rewarding. It was all about results and deadlines, while people and their feelings hardly played a role and were rather seen as a disruptive factor. As a sensitive, empathetic, and creative person, this place was not right for me. Over time, illnesses set in, making it clear to me that I had to change something in my life. It was a long journey to admit to myself that something had to be different and to ask the question: If what I’ve been doing so far no longer fits, what does? What truly fulfills me? So I began to embark on a journey to find myself. I started with Kum Nye Yoga, which gave me physical strength and energy. I also completed coaching training for personal development and art therapy training. These three paths—physical, mental, and creative—led me to my inner self.

My desire was to do something meaningful in life, to help others and show them that it is never too late to make changes. I wanted to convey how important it is to be aware of oneself and others, and that anything is possible. In painting, I found a form of self-therapy and healing. My works reflect that change is possible both internally and externally. I used to paint small pictures in pink and turquoise, but today I paint large pictures in bright, colorful hues. That’s how I changed, too. Anything is possible. This, too, is a process. 

Today, I have found the confidence within myself that anything is possible.

Ariane Fischer | Galaxy Of Happiness

Many of your paintings use fluorescent paint. What draws you to this medium, and how do you want viewers to experience your art?

The colors in my paintings glow in the dark thanks to their fluorescent tones. Everyone should be allowed to shine. Everyone should have the freedom to live as they truly are. But we often limit ourselves—through the expectations of our parents, family, neighbors, society, our jobs, and much more. 

My paintings are an expression of liberation from these conventions, from the shackles we impose on ourselves – the beliefs that keep us from our inner selves. If we allow it, anything is possible. My works show the way to free ourselves and live a free, authentic life. 

The vibrant colors radiate vitality, joy, courage, and beauty. Anything is possible. So are my paintings—without restrictions. Viewers can take away from them that anything is possible—if you just have the courage to believe in it.

Can you tell us about a particularly meaningful workshop or community project you’ve led?

In 2022, I started my own business. At that time, the war in Ukraine also began, and I didn’t want to just stand by and watch, feeling helpless and stunned. That’s why I launched the “healing heart” project, which I financed myself. My goal was to give refugee women and their children from Ukraine an opportunity to express themselves creatively. I invited them to join me for painting and crafting sessions at my studio. From my training in art therapy, I know how healing painting can be. The time the women spent with their children at my place was magical. They painted, did crafts, drank juice, and ate cookies. The children laughed again, and the mothers also found joy and lightness. It was a very touching time that warmed my heart deeply. 

Feedback from a participant: Svitlana M. is with Ariane Fischer in Darmstadt
June 19, 2022
Thank you very much, Ariane Fischer, for a wonderful vacation for me and my son. My son painted all evening after this meeting.

Images from the past, captured by Svitlana, a prominent photographer in Ukraine. She was able to take her camera with her when she fled, which enabled her to take these impressive photos. I am very proud that the project has been revived after several years and is now receiving financial support. It is called “Painting to Arrive.” For six months, I worked in a refugee shelter, painting with children from a wide variety of refugee nations.

For me, painting is an active form of meditation. It is important to process experiences, and this does not always have to be done with words. Painting enables quiet healing of body and mind. That is exactly what I appreciate so much about it.

Ariane Fischer | Life

You’ve exhibited in places like Miami, Venice, Basel, and Barcelona. What has been your most memorable exhibition experience so far?

For me, expometro in Barcelona was the most beautiful idea and the most wonderful feeling. Artists from all over the world came together and became a unique work of art. Each individual received the attention they deserved, and all the works of art were viewed with appreciation. The result was a colorful, harmonious whole, even though not everyone was able to be there in person. It was true unity—everything was allowed to be, everything stood side by side in lively diversity.