Born and raised in the German countryside, I learned to appreciate nature at an early age. Nature inspires me to create something that is unique to me and free from boundaries. My artwork ranges from close-up photographs and paintings of flora and fauna to abstract interpretations of the mystery of nature.
Living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, I am surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty and wildlife. The ever-changing light conditions, the colors and pattern on the water surface, and the complexity of the marsh offer inspiration throughout the seasons. Nature is filled with pulsating energy and harmony that I try to bring to life with my paintings and my photographs.
In recent years, I have been drawn to abstract art, which allows me to express myself more freely. It lets me tune into an inner flow only I can access. My compositions feature organic and geometric shapes that evoke a sense of bonding and togetherness. Those “vessels” become my characters that I fuse together through bold brushstroke, repetitive alignment, rhythmic patterns and color combinations.
Art has become a beautiful journey for me, and I can no longer imagine my life without it. My goal is to keep an open mind and continue to enjoy the time in my studio. I hope that my art will have a positive impact on the viewer and on my collectors.
BFA from Salisbury University with a concentration in Painting, Summa Cum Laude, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Regensburg, Germany in 1991
Please contact me if you are interested in any of the works on this website or in a commission piece.
Some of my works can be found on ARTSY under Galeria Azur and Alessandro Berni Gallery.
““Influenced by my history and evolving around my thoughts and emotions,
my artwork is a visual interpretation of all that inspires me.
My diverse ideas originate in the complexity of my mind,
where I get to create something that is unique to me and free from boundaries.
Reality, imagination and abstraction all co-exist and need no explanation.
The unexplained is far more intriguing, as it resides beyond the picture plane.”
Petra Bernstein”
Lowe House of Delegates Exhibit in Annapolis, MD from Jan 7 to April 8, 2025.
Salisbury Art Space Member Show 2024, 2nd Place for Simply Red. Oil on Canvas
ArtExpo New York pril 4-7, 2024
OUTER SPACE GROUP SHOW at Galeria Azur in New York, August 3 through September 17, 2023
Opening Reception for OUTER SPACE Exhibit at Galeria Azur in New York. August 3, 2023
RAL 9th Regional Photography Show in Rehoboth, DE. January 5 - Feb 4, 2024
Spazio Tadini Gallery in Milan, Italy in June 2022. Curated by Monteoliveto Gallery
My image Spider Wart is published in ArtFolio 2022
Artexpo New York, October 28 - 31, 2021 with Agora Gallery
Happily Ever After, Part 1 and 2. August 2021
In my studio May 2019
Nature and Beyond Solo Show at the Dorchester Center for the Arts in Cambridge, MD, March 5 through 27, 2021
PATTERN EXHIBIT at the Art League of Ocean City September 2020. Honorable Mention.
Strong Women of the Eastern Shore Opening Reception at the Somerset Arts Council on March 13, 2020
January 12, 2020 Opening Reception at Circle Gallery in Annapolis, MD for Winter Member Show
National Juried Show KALEIDOSCOPE at the Gallery Clarendon in Arlington, VA. in January 2020
Opening Reception on October 19, 2019 at the Coningsby Gallery in London. Curated by Chantal Lora, Owner of Monteoliveto Gallery
Opening Reception October 11, 2019 at the Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland
Judge’s Choice Award for “My Heaven on Earth” at the SAS (Rivers and Oceans Exhibition) July/August in Salisbury, MD
Opening Reception June 21, 2019 at the Photography Show at the SAS. Special Recognition Award for “Unity”
Opening Reception at Spazio Tadini in Milan, Italy on June 6th, 2019
Solo Exhibition MY WICOMICO in August 2019 at the Robinson Gallery at the SAS in Salisbury, MD
Artexpo New York, April 4 till 7th, 2019
Artexpo New York, April 4 till 7th, 2019 with Sarah Bernstein
Opening Reception at the House of Delegates February 11, 2019. Juried Offsite Exhibition curated by the Maryland Federation of Arts in Annapolis, MD
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital in Washington, DC. Opening Reception for Juried TREEmendous Exhibition on March 13th, 2019