Varinia combines traditional painting with contemporary light art, creating works that go far beyond the concept of a conventional painting.

Her art comes alive through light, movement, and atmosphere, transforming spaces into emotional experiences.

Every hand-painted artwork contains a digital core that controls the light, colors, and mood within the piece. Her works respond to movement, change their appearance throughout the day, or follow the rhythm of music. Some artworks even awaken automatically through integrated sensors, filling the room with light and presence.

Even without the light installation, however, her paintings retain their full artistic power. The portraits captivate through their expression, depth, and beauty, while the light simply adds another dimension. The result is art that is not only viewed, but experienced.

The most important element in Varinia’s work is light.

To her, light is far more than illumination—it represents warmth, calm, and a sense of comfort. Especially during the dark winter months or at night, she has always felt how profoundly light can influence well-being and emotion. This deeply personal connection continues to shape her artistic vision today. Her works are created to brighten spaces—not only visually, but emotionally. They bring atmosphere, tranquility, and a quiet presence that resonates with those who experience them.

Another deeply personal aspect of her work is the women from different countries and cultures who appear throughout her paintings. They reflect her own story. For many years, travelling was difficult for her. While others longed to explore the world, she often struggled with homesickness and inner uncertainty. This inspired her to discover the world in a different way. Through her art, she began bringing people, cultures, and emotions into her studio, creating her own form of travel, connection, and exploration. Her portraits express strength, longing, beauty, and the richness of human emotion.

Varinia combines artistic vision with exceptional craftsmanship.

She trained in classical painting techniques and completed her education as a theatre scenic painter. Her understanding of space, light, atmosphere, and visual storytelling continues to shape every piece she creates, giving her work its distinctive character.

Her artworks evolve with the people who experience them, the spaces they inhabit, and the moments they become part of.

They create an atmosphere that is at once calming, captivating, and inspiring—a quiet, almost magical presence where art, light, and emotion become one.

I‘m fascinated by everything that illuminates, like a moth that is magically attracted to light.
I have often imagined what a painting would look like if it was illuminated, if the colors could be changed according to the mood. These imaginings gave birth to „Lightart“.

All my paintings are painted with opaque acrylic color on a special form of canvas from the theater.
Currently, my focus is on portraits of people of different cultures, which fascinate me visually. In a darkened room their mystical quality permeates an entire room.

Since the paintings are partially illuminated from behind with LEDs, the white areas between the mostly black and brown patterns remain intentionally unpainted. Thus, the light is clearly visible from the front.
The changeable play of colors can be controlled by an app as the mood takes you.

Through an additional small device hidden under the picture in the frame, it can also be switched on and off without an app.
In order for it to light up, the whole picture must be connected to the power accordingly.
The lighting itself is built into a sturdy, high-quality wooden frame. The back panel gives the whole thing additional support and rounds it off skillfully.