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Laura

Laura is a full-time artist based in Bielefeld, Germany, creating vibrant abstract works that radiate energy. Born in Geneva in 1980 and raised in South-West Germany, her early life across different European cultures shaped her visual sensibility. She studied Fashion Design at the University of Applied Sciences in Trier and built a successful career in fashion before fully transitioning into painting.

Her artistic language is rooted in color and rhythm. Laura approaches painting with a designer’s sensibility, where shapes interact like elements of a pattern. Since shifting fully to painting in September 2020, she has developed her practice independently through consistent self-management, discipline and a strong connection with collectors around the world. Today her works are collected in 25 countries across four continents: Germany, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Spain, Cyprus, Ireland, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Portugal, UK, Switzerland, Canada, USA, Australia, China, Thailand, Japan, Israel, UAE and Bahrain.

As her practice continues to evolve, Laura increasingly allows the painting process to unfold more openly. Colors move freely across the surface, creating spontaneous moments that she later balances with deliberate form. Occasionally she incorporates sewn fabric fragments, referencing her fashion design roots. While her techniques continue to expand, her intention remains constant: to create artworks that spark an immediate sense of happiness in the viewer.

Exhibitions

  • 03/2026
    OOHART Shenzhen

    Group Exhibition #12 – An exhibition featuring 45 international artists

  • 03/2025
    KYST GALLERY DRAGØR

    Solo Exhibition: Apples of the sun – Sunscapes by Laura Theresia Köhler. All exhibited works were acquired by the gallery owner prior to the exhibition.

  • 06/2023
    KUGU.SPACE HAMBURG

    Group Exhibition

  • 07/2022
    GALERIA AZUR BERLIN

    Group Exhibition

  • 02/2022
    OPTIMIST BIELEFELD

    Displayed at Optimist in the center of Bielefeld City

Laura Theresia Köhler next to her paintings

Education &

Work Experience

  • 2020 – now
    Self employed Artist (Professional)

    Working Independent, Global sales in 25 countries across 4 continents

  • 2018 – NOW
    Fashion Industry

    Freelance Designer

  • 2007 – 2018
    Fashion Industry

    Employed as a Fashion Designer and Team Lead Designer

  • 2002 – 2007
    UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES TRIER

    Graduation as a Diploma – Designer (UAS) | Fashiondesign & Fine Arts 

  • 2004
    CENTRO SUPERIOR DE DISENO DE MODA DE MADRID

    Stipended Exchange studies as part of the Socrates – Ersamus program

  • 1999 – 2002
    VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN SPEYER

    Graduation with a journeyman´s certificate | Artisanal processing techniques & textile technology

  • 1990-1999
    HIGH SCHOOL IN MANNHEIM

    General University Entrance Qualification | Advanced courses English and Fine Arts