Between the Lines No. 1 Painting

Petra Maruschek was born in 1960 and is a trained bookseller. She works in Düsseldorf and in the near of Santanyi. Her art has earned her recognition not only on the island, but also beyond the borders of Mallorca. Her participation in exhibitions at the Museo de Sóller and her regular presentations at her art association and at art markets near Düsseldorf are particularly noteworthy and have helped her to become increasingly well known. 30 years ago, Petra Maruschek accidentally came across a painting workshop in the open air while taking a walk along the Rhine and painted her first picture there. This experience left a lasting impression and led her to a new passion - painting. She joined an artists' association and deepened her knowledge by regularly attending art academies. The artist works with unconventional materials such as marsh lime and marble powder, which she uses in her own unique way. The drying process of these materials leads to unpredictable cracks and textures that animate the works in a mysterious way. For Petra Maruschek, these cracks and fissures are more than just physical breaks - they are the expression of a hidden poetry that pervades her works. She uses colours not only as visual elements, but also as emotional carriers that touch the viewer deeply.