Vita
Monika Reimann
I was born in Lippstadt, NRW in Germany
live in Münsterland and work flexibly everywhere.
freelance photographer since 2002
2015 - 2019
Studied photography/media
HBK University of Fine Arts
Essen with Profes. Thomas Wrede,
Carsten Gliese, Anja Kempe
Degree:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
EXHIBITIONS
2024
FINANCE MEETS ART
KunstWerkStadt Bad Homburg
ODYSSEE
ARTe Konstanz
ITHAKA
ARTBOXEXPO Basel
SCILLA
Venezia 2.0 during the Biennale d'Arte in Venice
SLOW SEEING - ODYSSEY
HAUS MARCK, Tecklenburg
Collective exhibition with the data artist Christin Schäfer
2023
Kunst meets Waltrop
KunstVest e.V.
NON FUNGIBLE
Gehry Haus im MedienHafen Düsseldorf, Fa. Helbling Business Adivisors
Odysseus
Tree-of-Life, Metaverse
sunset
New York, Manhattan
SURFACES IN MOTION
University of Technology and Business, Berlin
International Blockchain Conference
SURFACES IN MOTION
ARTe Osnabrück
2022
nice trash
ART BASEL ART WEEKS MIAMI
BLURRED PEOPLE
Palma 1.0 in Palma de Mallorca
SURFACES IN MOTION
Venezia 1.0 during the Biennale d'Arte in Venice
UNTERWEGS · BILDERWALD
Haus Marck, Tecklenburg
2021
21 - Die Rückschau
KunstVerein Ahlen e.V.
ART meets FINANCE · Kunst kann mehr
Haus Marck, Tecklenburg
GRENZENLOS · Faszination Unschärfe
KunstVerein Ahlen e.V.
SwissArtExpo, Zürich
Participation with the work group "Unterwegs"
2020
SUBWAY
kunst-raum Recklinghausen
Hidden spaces
can see - wan to see
Haus Assen
Participation: Follow Up
Friends of Photography Hamburg
2019
BLURRED
Von Fraunberg art gallery (GA)
Düsseldorf
Exhibition at the law firm Taylor Wessing
in Düsseldorf
Curated by von Fraunberg art gallery
ART in the Hallways
Münster Palace (GA)
Boundless
Gallery Gublia, Essen (GA)
Bachelor degree show
HBK University of Fine Arts Essen
2018
Lost in ART
Kunst.Raum Recklinghausen (GA)
ART & CARS
HBK ESSEN (GA)
Meiderich EINS
Kulturwerkstatt Meiderich
Duisburg (EA
VITA
2015 to 2019
Studies at
> HBK University of Fine Arts, Essen
Photography/media
under Professors. Thomas Wrede, Carsten Gliese and Anja Kempe
Sculpture
under Prof. Yevgeniya Safranova
Painting
under Prof. Nicola Stäglich
Arts and Humanities
under Professors Dr Sabine Bartelsheim, Dr Raimund Stecker
2019
Planning and execution of a Baltic photo journey in search of originality, endless forests, as well as continuation of my moonlight pictures.
2016
Planning and realization of a photo trip through the Rocky Mountains, Canada away from the touristic national parks. The goal of this trip was the artistic capture of the endless forests and the pure moonlight.
2015
Photo trip Australia
By train through the Nullarbor Plain, endless expanses, ghost towns, surreal moods, photographically captured and documented in extensively illustrated publication.
Photo stay in the museum MONA, founded by the Australian David Walsh, to whom I could present my impressions of his extraordinary museum and winery in Hobart as an artistic gift.
2014
Photographic accompaniment of the tour of a classic car club through the French Alps with subsequent picture presentation and creation of a picture book.
Photographic hiking tour La Gomera.
Documentation of a rucksack hike from San Sebastián to Valle del Rey with rustic, typical accommodations, followed by the creation and presentation of an illustrated book.
2013
Planning and realization of a Malaysia photo trip
Photographic capture of the country's stark contrasts:
Malaysia nature, nostalgic Malaysia, high-tech, modern Malaysia.
2012 - 2014
Guest student on various photographic themes, as well as on contemporary painting to expand the sensitivity of my perception of motifs.
2012
Planning and realization photo trip Chile
On the way on the Panamericana to confront the desert, the endless expanses, the clear mountain air and the sunlight, which you cannot find anywhere else
Creation of a large illustrated book Chile and presentation to interested parties
2011
Participation in international anniversary classic car meeting in Turin
Photographic documentation of the meeting with subsequent picture presentation in different groups and creation of a large illustrated publication.
2010
Planning and realization of a photo trip to Cuba
Photographic recording of the stark contrasts between Cuba's nature and the bouncing life with music, dance and mojito
Study trip to Paris with several days' stay in the Louvre
Numerous sketches and photographs of antique works of art were created for study purposes.
2009
First intercontinental, large-scale photo safari to Argentina. By car across the country across several time zones to follow the light and capture the wonderful impressions of this unique country with the camera.
For the photo trip to Argentina, a photo book with travel reports was produced, which documents the wonderful impressions of the photographic expedition on size DIN-A-3, as well as a series of wall pictures. Several presentations followed in front of an interested audience.
until 2008
Admission and membership in various photo associations in the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as regular invitations to present my work and introduce my series of works
Various portrait workshops and portrait photography, including in the field of generational photography with portfolio composition.
Between 2005 and 2008
Various smaller photo journeys through Europe to strengthen my photographic eye on the subject of vastness, endless forests, the midnight sun and the colours of the north
Planning and realization of a longer trip to Greece with the aim to travel all over Greece and its historical sites and to create different picture impressions.
Subsequent compilation and production of an emotionally intense, illustrated book, which was presented to interested groups in various individual and small presentations from the end of 2008 to 2009.
Additional selection of all image collections on the subject of Greek mythology. For this purpose, I have made several sketches based on my photographs, which, in combination with the photographs, reflect a unique travel adventure.
until 2005
Workshops at Canon in Bad Kissingen and elsewhere with the aim of professionalizing the digital camera and its technology
Individual workshops and group workshops with Prof. Harald Mante, Dortmund, among others
several workshops on different topics in motif photography with photographer Jürgen Denter.
Several workshops, which influenced my later artistic photography, with photo designer Paul Leclaire in Cologne with the creation of my first portfolio works.
2004
Planning and execution North Cape trip with individual vehicle on the topic "When the sun shines at night". For this purpose, an illustrated publication was developed and produced, which additionally contains extensive travel reports. For this purpose a travelling exhibition was created and presented in smaller groups of experts with seminar character, primarily in Bielefeld and its surroundings.
since 2003
Travel photography with numerous very intensive pictures
Through several photographic studies and individual seminars with outstanding photographers in North Rhine-Westphalia, I broke away more and more from memory photography while travelling and focused on the seemingly inconspicuous for my future work.
The first professional illustrated book is published - Bicycles and Impressions Amsterdam
2002
Acquisition of the first digital camera and equipment
until 1985
Photographic recording of natural motifs for later reproduction
Designs of textile templates for the production of high-quality fabrics according to my patterns
1978
Commissions from the textile industry in my region for the creation of templates for the later production of applications on high-quality fabrics
until 1978
Production and sale of numerous small paintings with different painting techniques on different materials
1976
First smaller professional orders by retailers in my region for modelling and colouring of figures
1970
First contact with technical photo equipment
GLOBAL GAME CHANGERS 2024
ART MEETS FINANE - FINANCE MEETS ART
I am an artist who has spent my working life in the financial world.
When I was 16 years old, a textile entrepreneur asked me for images from my extensive painting portfolio to use as templates for appliqués on high quality fabrics. He chose the fox, but with a few minor adjustments. Looking back over the years, I remember a day I spent painting foxes in a small room. My client and his client came in periodically. Each time there were requests for changes. Ears longer, eyes narrower, nose lower, and so on. Eventually they were satisfied and I was devastated. Even the good money didn't change anything.
This was no longer my fox. I refused to accept that no one cared. The job was needed, the money had to come in, that was all that mattered. I changed my career aspirations and went where the money was, to the bank. Contrary to my expectations, it wasn't just about money, it was about solutions, and I loved it. I really enjoyed helping people solve their financial problems and make their dreams come true. A car of their own, a house of their own, starting a business, a financially carefree life.
During my years in PRIVATE BANKING, I met people who wanted to use their assets wisely, often with a sense of responsibility. These encounters led me to the topic of foundations and the insights I gained have shaped my path.
ART HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CONSTANT IN MY LIFE.