Who's this Christa Illera?
Overview
Christa Illera is an accomplished Austrian artist and architect known for her bold, expressive human studies and large-format works. With a distinguished background in architecture, including a doctorate and extensive teaching experience, her art reflects a profound understanding of form, structure, and emotion.
Her journey into visual arts began with life drawing at the Künstlerhaus in Vienna, evolving into vibrant creations that explore intimacy, vulnerability, and the human experience. Christa's work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions.
She is also an author, with notable publications like "Trilogie der Fünf" and "Zeichen der Zeit," which delve into the connections between art, architecture, and sustainability.
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions:
- "Vernissage"
Schaustelle, Margaretenstraße 106, 1050 Vienna – October 14, 2016
Group Exhibitions:
- "Alte Meister neu interpretiert"
Amtshaus Margareten, Vienna – 2024 - "UPS & DOWNS / HÖHEN & TIEFEN 2023"
Kunstschaffen, Vienna – 2023 - "NO FEAR - KEINE ANGST 2023"
Amtshaus Margareten, Vienna – 2023 - "Frieden Part 1"
Galerie am Park, Vienna – 2022
Book Publications:
- "TRILOGIE DER FÜNF: Fünf Dimensionen, Prinzipien und Phänomene in der Architektur"
Published by Löcker Verlag, Vienna – 2003
This book examines five key dimensions, principles, and phenomena in architecture, reflecting her deep understanding of the discipline. - "Architektur und Identität"
Published by Edition Oberklammer, Vienna – 2008
A reflective exploration of the relationship between architectural spaces and cultural identity. - "Bauen und Bewahren: Die Prinzipien der Nachhaltigkeit"
Published by Springer Verlag, Berlin – 2012
A scholarly analysis of sustainability principles in architecture and their application across diverse projects. - "Zeichen der Zeit: Die Sprache der Formen in der Kunst und Architektur"
Published by Böhlau Verlag, Vienna – 2015
This publication delves into the interplay of form, time, and expression in art and architecture.
Charity Auctions:
- TwoWings Charity Art Auction
Dorotheum, Vienna – March 24, 2023
Christa Illera contributed her artwork "Madame Noir" to this charity auction benefiting the TwoWings initiative.