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Maria Ploskow

In her hand-drawn series – whether with felt-tip pen or computer mouse – Ploskow develops a basic vocabulary derived from the line, which she varies and transforms in different directions. Abstract and iconic elements, such as the playfully liberated line and the automatism of hand movement, intertwine in the process. With a fine sense for compositional rhythm and subtle humor, Ploskow invents a vocabulary of strokes for an imaginary dictionary of drawing, one that could well find its way into computer programs.
Ploskow refers to her works as “pictura linearis” – here the Latin term for “drawing” is combined with painting (pictura) and elevates the line (linea) to a specific feature of draftsmanship. Her works are almost always executed in strict black and white.

Erwin and Gisela von Steiner Foundation, Munich

Exhibitions (selection)

2025Westwerk Gallery Hamburg
2024Kunstverein Passau
Klohäuschen Biennial, Munich
2022Aurora Borealis
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arToxin Gallery Munich
2021The World: Reglitterized, Haus der Kunst Munich
Kösk Munich
arToxin Gallery Munich
2020AV-Installation @MS Stubnitz, Hafencity Hamburg
2019Poolhaus Blankenese Hamburg
2018Interzone Gallery, Rome
2017Kunstpavillon, Munich
Projektraum Streitfeld, Munich
FOE Gallery, Munich
2016Rathaus Gallery Kunsthalle, Munich
2015II. Artist’s Biennial, Haus der Kunst, Munich
Andrea Madesta Gallery, Regensburg
ArToxin Gallery (garages), Munich
Orangerie, Munich
Wäcker-Graupner Art Consulting, Munich
Städt. Galerie Altes Rathaus, Worpswede
2014Lehrter 17, Berlin
Studio scholarship 2014–2017
2013BBK, Munich
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Kullukcu Gallery, Munich
2012Artothek Gallery, Munich
Sponsorship VAH f. christl. Kunst
Catalogue sponsorship Kulturreferat Munich
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2011 Studio scholarship 2011–2014
84 GHz Gallery, Munich
2010BBK, Munich
St. Lukas u. St. Anna, Ökum. Kirchentag, Munich
2009Royal Gallery, Munich
Steinle contemporary, Munich
Einwand Gallery, Munich
2008Rathaus Gallery, Munich
Kunstarkaden, Munich
Dagmar Behringer Gallery, Munich
2007ZKMax, Munich
M12, Berlin
2006Galerie im Park, Bremen
Aquamarin, Prinzregentenstadion, Munich
2005Feld für Kunst, Hamburg
Dagmar Behringer Gallery, Munich
2004Musterraum/Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich
2003Dagmar Behringer Gallery, Munich
2002Marzee Gallery, Nijmegen
Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich
Tonimolkerei, Zurich
2001Westwerk Gallery, Hamburg
2000Laafeld, Austria
Aspekte Gallery Gasteig, Munich
1999Kent Gallery – department for public appearances, New York
Kunstverein, Munich
1998Kunsthaus Kaufbeuren

Biography

1989–1995 Studies of Fine Arts, Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Munich

since 1992 Exhibitions inland and abroad

since 2002 Audio-visual installations with Neda Ploskow aka The Sound & Icon Machine

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