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Painting outside has always been an immense joy for me. The light, the noise, the temperature, the general weather conditions, conversations with people around have an incredible influence on the liveliness of my painting.
In our digital era and contemporary art, the analogue approach of the live painting represents a stark contrast to the fast processing and the possible enhancements of pictures via social media.


New catalog - Sites of democracy
Catalog of the State Chancellery of Saarland, on the occasion of the Bundesrat presidency of Minister-President Anke Rehlinger 2025 This catalogue presents my ongoing series Orte der Demokratie , in which she paints key democratic institutions and places across Europe and beyond directly on site, capturing both their historical significance and present atmosphere. Through these works, the project reflects on democracy as a fragile yet essential achievement, inviting viewers t
Lisa Schoefer
Mar 231 min read


"Symbols of Democracy" - Exhibition in the Orangerie of the Paris Sénat, Jardin du Luxembourg, September 2024
Given the international relevance of democracy in France and worldwide, the Sénat in Paris had selected my work for this exhibition from...
lisaschoefer
Dec 5, 20241 min read


My works in 2022
What an intense year!! I have been travelling a lot, seeing and painting many interesting buildings, and meeting great people wherever I...
lisaschoefer
Jan 7, 20233 min read


Symbols of Democracy Exhibition: a Retrospection
After an extremely warm reception at the State Representation of Rhineland-Palatinat, my exhibition of the Symbols of Democracy paintings...
lisaschoefer
Dec 25, 20222 min read


TV-Shooting at my current Exhibition in Berlin
My current exhibition in Berlin at the state representation of Rhineland-Palatinate shows paintings of my Symbols-of-Democracy-Series. A...
lisaschoefer
Nov 24, 20221 min read


Hambacher Schloss - Cradle of Democracy
I started painting the Hambacher Schloss, the German "cradle of Democracy", at the beginning of September. It is a beautiful, calm and...
lisaschoefer
Nov 2, 20221 min read


The Reichstag Building in April 2021
- during a decisive week...
lisaschoefer
Apr 24, 20211 min read


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Apr 19, 20210 min read


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Apr 12, 20210 min read


Painting the European Institutions
Enjoying the first warm days in Strasbourg and the flourishing trees in front of the European Parliament
lisaschoefer
Apr 5, 20211 min read


Painting in Berlin - Kanzleramt
I finished the chancellery during these last days. The morning light perfectly shows its architectural details, the bright colourful...
Lisa Schoefer
Nov 27, 20201 min read


Working in Berlin - Paul-Löbe-Haus
This painting of the Paul-Löbe-Haus and the Reichstag behind it perfectly illustrates the course of the seasons during my project. I had...
Lisa Schoefer
Nov 18, 20201 min read


Working in Berlin
Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus - Calatrava Bridge - Reichstag - Berlin Wall My first painting of the Berlin government district this summer...
Lisa Schoefer
Sep 24, 20202 min read


Painting in Strasbourg
European Parliament I painted two versions of the European Parliament, a big and a small canvas. With its 200x140 cm, transport of the...
Lisa Schoefer
May 16, 20191 min read


Gallery artundso, Offenburg
This exhibition combined the landscapes of the Black Forest and the architecture of Offenburg with some of my favourite nude and polo...
Lisa Schoefer
Sep 23, 20161 min read
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