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Gudrun Dorsch<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Gudrun Dorsch was born in Munich in 1961. Encouraged by her mother, she began translating her imaginative ideas into her first works at an early age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 1973 onwards, she received her first commissions for book illustrations, portrait drawings, oil paintings, and costume designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlotte Flemming, as well as artists such as Hieronymus Bosch, Salvador Dal\u00ed, and H. R. Giger, influenced her with their symbolic visual language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1979, Gudrun Dorsch began her training at the Blocherer School in Munich. She took three semesters of nude drawing and painting as a foundation, which established her fascination with the human body and its expression. She then learned about pictorial communication through commercial art, and after successfully completing her training as a graphic designer, she took up employment. At the same time, she continued her freelance work for publishers, companies, and institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her best-known work from this period was the logo and corporate design for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Francis of Fourteen Holy Helpers (Archdiocese of Bamberg), which is still in use today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing the human body remained a constant focus in Gudrun Dorsch’s work. She was fascinated by the different movement patterns of people, which is why she devoted herself intensively to the study of this nonverbal form of language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2012, the first \u201cwrapped figures\u201d emerged in a natural process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 2014 onwards, the artist devoted herself increasingly to international solo and group exhibitions as well as art fairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, Gudrun Dorsch continued to develop her characteristic style. The artist increasingly reduced her figures to the \u201cessential.\u201d The obvious receded and the previously \u201cwrapped\u201d figures transformed into disembodied, sensual-emotional personalities consisting of ribbons. She used a variety of materials in her creative process, but acrylic paints became her preference.
Her exhibits have been published in many art books and mentioned in the international press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, based on auction results, the artist was included in the international databases Artprice and Artnet with two of her works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her \u201cwrapped figures,\u201d Gudrun Dorsch established an unmistakable artistic signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EDUCATION:<\/strong>
Blocherer School Munich (Germany),<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMPLOYMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Vereinte Versicherungen\/Allianz – Munich (DEU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaboration with the graphic design studio Stankowski + Duschek – Stuttgart (DEU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Dominique Verlag – Munich\/Gr\u00e4felfing (DEU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FREELANCE WORK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Kongregation der St Franziskusschwestern Vierzehnheiligen, Erzdi\u00f6zese Bamberg (DEU, PER, IND, HRV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– VERLAG Josef Berg \u2013 Munich (DEU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– K\u00f6sel Verlag- M\u00fcnchen (DEU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Hallmark Cards (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and many <\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS IN AMERICA, EUROPE, AND ASIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selected highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Art Karlsruhe (Germany)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Armory Art Weeks, New York (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Artweeks Miami (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Art Basel, EuroAirport Basel (CH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Suisse Art Expo, Zurich (CH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Metropolitan Theater, Tokyo (JPN)
and many others, including:
Munich, Berlin, Vienna, Graz, Rome, Verona, Prague, Bratislava, San Marino, Malta, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AUCTIONS:<\/strong>
Michael Zeller Auction House \u2013 Lindau (DEU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u201cverwirbelt\u201d (Swirled), 100 x 80 cm, acrylic\/canvas, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u201cbefl\u00fcgelt\u201d (Inspired), 80 x 100 cm, acrylic\/canvas, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DATABASES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Artprice,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Artnet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COLLECTION:<\/strong>
M. Beck, Homburg\/Saar (DEU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u201cColorless,\u201d 100 x 80 cm, acrylic\/canvas, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u201cConnected and yet strange,\u201d 42 x 29.7 cm, drawing\/paper, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u201cWithout content,\u201d 42 x 29.7 cm, drawing\/paper, 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u201c12,007 Wickelt\u00e4nzer,\u201d 42 x 29.7 cm, drawing\/paper, 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– \u201cMy hands are tied,\u201d 42 x 29.7 cm, drawing\/paper, 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GALLERY REPRESENTATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Galerie Beck – comebeck ltd., Homburg\/Saar (DEU)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Woman in Art – F\u00fcrstenweg Doha Foundation, F\u00fcrstenweg GmbH, Salzburg (AUT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Crelala online gallery, Bensheim (DEU)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exibitions 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Auction, May 26, Dr. Lehner Artauctionen, Wien, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Villa Meixner, solo exhibition \u201cMoving,\u201d June 26 – July 26, Br\u00fchl near Heidelberg, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Galerie Beck \u201cBetween Word and World\u201d – Rainer Maria Rilke, joint exhibition, August 23 – September 25, Homburg\/Saar, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • ARTe Art Fair, Wiesbaden, September 11-13, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Galerie Beck \u201cLiebe\u201d (Love), group exhibition, October 4-November 6, Homburg\/Saar, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • ARTMUC, art fair, Munich, October 23-25, DEU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Exibitions 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • ARTMUC, Kunstmesse, 1.-4. Mai, M\u00fcnchen, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • MainArt , Kunstmesse, 16.-18. Mai, Aschaffenburg, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • DIE KUNST, Kunstmesse, 15.-22. Juni, Grenzach-Wyhlen, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • ARTMUC, Kunstmesse, Munich 10.-12. Oktober, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • ARTe Kunstmesse, Wiesbaden, 2.-5.Oktober, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Auction, 9. December, Auctionshouse Michael Zeller, Lindau\/Bodensee, DEU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Exhibitions 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Galerie M. Beck, Leipziger Bookfair, 21.-24. M\u00e4rz, Leipzig, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Galerie M.Beck, after the Bookfair, 05.-26.April, Homburg\/Saar, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • ARTe Stuttgart, Artfair, April 05-07, Stuttgart, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • ArtMuc , Artfair, April 12-14 , Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • MUNICH ARTHOUSE \/The Malt,17.-19.Mai, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • ARTe Wiesbaden, Artfair, September 13-15, Wiesbaden, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • SupermArt, Artfair, October October 04-06, Nuremberg, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • ArtMuc, Artfair, October 25-27, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Galerie Beck, group exibition “beauty”, November 04-15, Homburg\/Saar, DEU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Exhibitions 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Galerie Beck, Solo exhibition – Retrospektive, February 17-March 10, Homburg\/Saar, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Verum Arte, Collective exhibition, March 18-25, Florence, ITA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ArtMuc , Artfair, March 24-26 , Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ARTe Stuttgart, Artfair, April 14-16, Stuttgart, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ArtHouse, Pop Up Ausstellung, April 28-30, M\u00fcnchen DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Galerie Beck, group exibition, May12-Juni 2, Homburg\/Saar, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Art Karlsruhe, International Artfair, 4.-7. May, Karlsruhe, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ARTe Wiesbaden, Artfair, September 8-10, Wiesbaden, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • SupermArt, Artfair, October 6-8, Nuremberg, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Art Market Budapest, October 19-22, Budapest, HUN<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ArtMuc, Artfair, 27-29 October, Munich, DEU <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • SHINE ON at Kam\u00dc, November 25-December 16, B\u00fcrstadt, DEU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Exhibitions 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • ART’e Wiesbaden, Artfair, Wiesbaden, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • SupermART, Artfair, Nuremberg, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • TrendSet – FineArts, Artfair, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • ArtGerecht, Artfair, Karlsruhe, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • ArtMuc , Artfair, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Artbox Expo, Tana Art Space, Venice, ITA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • TrendSet Winter – FineArts, Artfair, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Exhibitions 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • ARTMUC October 2021, Artfair, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • ArtGerecht, Artfair, Karlsruhe, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • GZ-Basel – Beyond, Artfair, Basel, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • take-part, Joint exhibition, Saarbruecken, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Barcelona, ArtBox Gallery, Joint exhibition, Barcelona, ESP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              Exhibitions 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • Art Prague, Joint exhibition, Prague, CZE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Artbox Gallery Z\u00fcrich, Joint exhibition, Zurich, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Art Innsbruck, Artfair, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Swiss Art Expo, Artfair, Zurich, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • ARTe Wiesbaden, Artfair, Wiesbaden, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Barcelona, ArtBox Gallery, Joint exhibition, Barcelona, ESP<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • ARTMUC Oktober 2020, Artfair, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                Exhibitions 2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • “Verwicklungen”, Solo exhibition, Holzkirchen, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • 23. Art Innsbruck, Artfair, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Artboxgallery, Joint exhibition, Zurich, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Bayerisches Verwaltungsgericht, Solo exhibition, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Gallery ArtInnovation, Joint exhibition, Berlin, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • ArtMuc, Artfair, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Gallery Arte Borgo, Joint exhibition, Rome, ITA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Gallery Artinnovation, Solo exhibition, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Face Art Verona, Joint exhibition, Verona, ITA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Ringoseika Gallery, Joint exhibition, Tokyo, JAP<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Gallery ArtInnovation Summer Show, Joint exhibition, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Artboxprojekt Swissartexpo, Joint exhibition, Zurich, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Gallery Beck, Solo exhibition, Durbach\/Offenburg, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Art Salzburg, Artfair, Salzburg, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Metropolitan Theater, Joint exhibition, Tokyo, JAP<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • B\u00fcrgerhaus R\u00f6merschanz, Solo exhibition, Gruenwald\/ Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Art Basel – Miami, Artfair, Miami, USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                  Exhibitions 2018<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Messe Graz Kunstpavillon, Graz, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • 22. Art Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Stricoff Gallery, New York, USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Ligures Art Prize, Lerici, ITA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Gallery Treffpunkt Kunst, Ottobrunn\/ Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Artbox Gallery, Zurich, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • ArtMuc, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Art Bratislava, Bratislava, SVK<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Gallery Beck, Homburg\/Saar, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Gallery ArtInnovation, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Anime Senza Voce, San Marino, RSM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Japan-Europe Palace Art Association, Nymphenburg\/ Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Venice Arte, Venedig, ITA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • ArtMuc, Munich, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Artbox Gallery, Zurich, CH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                    Exhibitions 2017<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Artbox Gallery, Zug, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Internationale Handelszentrum Berlin City, Berlin, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Euro Airport Basel, Basel, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Art Salzburg, Salzburg, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Casino Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Gallery ArtInnovation, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Artbox Gallery, Zug, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Artbox Gallery, Zurich, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • LDX Gallery, Berlin, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • LDX Gallery, Malta, MLT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Casino Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      Exhibitions 2016<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                      • City Hall Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Artbox Gallery, Zug, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • ArtInnovation, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Internationales Handelszentrum Berlin, Berlin, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Artbox Gallery, Zug, CH<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Casino Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Art Spectrum, Miami, USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • XX. Art Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AUT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Exhibitions before 2015<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Praxis “Physiofactum”, Feldkirchen-Westerham, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Kunstverein Bad-Aibling, Bad Aibling, DEU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Treffpunkt Kunst, Ottobrunn\/ Munich, DEU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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