Xenia Hausner

Xenia Hausner is a contemporary Austrian artist known for her large-scale figurative paintings and installations. She was born in Vienna, Austria in 1951, into a family of artists. Her father was the renowned Austrian painter Rudolf Hausner, and her uncle was the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Hausner studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and went on to pursue further studies in stage design and film. She began her artistic career in the 1980s, with a focus on portraiture and figurative painting. Her works explore themes such as human relationships, isolation, and the impact of society on individual identity.

Throughout her career, Hausner has received numerous awards and accolades for her art, including the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art in 2018. Her works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums worldwide, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C. and the Kunsthalle Krems in Austria.

In addition to her paintings, Hausner has also created large-scale installations, such as her 2010 piece "The Stage of Memory," which was displayed at the Jewish Museum Vienna. She has also collaborated with musicians and composers, creating set designs for operas and theatrical productions.

Hausner's works are characterized by their vibrant colors, dramatic composition, and emotional intensity. Her use of scale and juxtaposition create a sense of theatricality in her paintings, while her exploration of the human psyche and emotions make her works deeply introspective and thought-provoking.