Rang Birangi Print

Bettina Steiger is a contemporary abstract artist of German descent currently living in the Sultanate of Oman. Enamored by the pristine geographical and cultural beauty of Oman after having lived there for almost a decade, she is best known for her abstraction and interpretation of the various terrains and cultural traditions of Oman. Constantly active and curious, Bettina has extensively traveled within the country and strives to illustrate its diverse landscapes and infused the unexpected color variations and shapes of her environment in a unique manner into her art. Her work brings together a collection of diverse visual and cultural perspectives and reflects her fascination for the positive energy found in the environment around her. Bettina works primarily in acrylics, acrylic –inks and water colors using brushes, palette knives and oftentimes her own hands. Bettina’s approach is intuitive to start with. She does not limit herself to these media and often adapts new materials, like locally harvested sea salt to add interest and a deeper connection to nature. There is no agenda, neither schedule nor any pressure but only the joy of exploring new possibilities when it comes to expressing her feelings. With this she is able to work completely free and open minded just being led by her memories of places experienced and the emotions of the moment.