Red ribbon, blue dream – contemporary collage art

Modern Madonnas – contemporary collage art that cannot be categorized

The Modern Madonnas series breaks with expectations. There are no smooth, decorative pictures for sterile rooms here. This is contemporary collage art that looks, questions and tears up appearances. Paint, sand, varnish – layer by layer, art is created that remains because it does not adapt.

Every work is different. Sometimes collage, sometimes overpainting, sometimes installation. The techniques change, the approaches remain unpredictable – because art lives when it constantly reinvents itself. It is a creative playing field in which materials and methods are constantly recombined, regardless of rules or expectations.

Technology & materials

Each work in the Modern Madonnas series is a unique original – analog, genuine, tangible. There is no retouching here, it is layered, torn, applied. Layer by layer, different materials are applied, reworked, destroyed and rebuilt until the surface not only develops depth, but also its very own dynamic.

The result: contemporary collage art with character – lively, authentic, inimitable.

• Technique: acrylic, oil crayon, printed photography, overpainting on paper
• Substrate: Paper
• Format: 42 x 60 cm
• Authenticity: Hand-signed, certified, unique

“The pictures look good online. But when I saw it at home, it was great. Martin suggested the right frame for it and it was just right. It wasn’t cheap, but it really takes the picture to another level.”

Maimuna from Vienna

Shipping is free worldwide.
Each work is professionally packaged, insured and shipped directly from the studio.
All items are sent neutrally and discreetly packaged – without any visible indication of the contents.
Deliveries outside the European Union may incur additional customs duties, import duties or taxes. These costs are not included in the purchase price and must be borne by the recipient.

Art knows no boundaries – but sometimes, unfortunately, forms.

Tip for collectors

Many of the original photographs used in the Modern Madonnas are also available as large-format fine art prints in the
Collector’s Edition
– limited, signed, internationally collected.
For those who want to start small:

SIGNED.FRAMED.ICONIC.

– 199 prints, framed, signed, online for four weeks. Then gone.
Or get the photo books:
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The creative process

There is no fixed scheme in the Modern Madonnas series. Each work emerges from the interplay of material and intuition. The collages are not planned in advance – they develop in the process.

Traces of manual work, small irregularities, intentional imperfections – the process remains visible here. The works live from the human touch: from visible interventions that show that it was not a machine but a person who worked on them. It is precisely this imperfection that makes them an authentic example of contemporary collage art.

Each picture is created in close collaboration: the photographic basis is created by Martin Wieland, while the collage, overpainting and material combinations are developed and implemented by his art director Dietmar Halbauer. This creative exchange makes each work a multi-layered, unique original.

Find out more about the history of collage art here.

Blue like ice, red like anger. And in the middle of it all: a look that knows everything.

The couch shines as if freshly varnished, the light refracts in the glass top, the pose could also be fashion – if it weren’t for the blue that covers everything and the red that half swallows her face.
Like a raven that doesn’t fly, but sits. Waiting, lurking. Perhaps angry. Maybe just tired.

“The Raven” is not a picture for the sidelines. It is loud and quiet at the same time. A living room moment, permeated by color, tension and the feeling that there is more going on here than meets the eye at first glance.

Framing – protection & effect in perfection

A suitable frame not only protects your artwork, but also enhances its effect. With our custom-made frames, every picture takes on a new presence and becomes a real eye-catcher – whether in the living room, in the office or in a gallery.

We only use high-quality acrylic glass with 99% UV protection, which prevents the colors from fading in the long term. At the same time, the glass is low-reflection, lightweight and shatterproof – just as it is used in leading museums.

A professional frame is more than just a detail – it is a sign of quality. Many of our customers report that their framed artwork has an even more intense effect and noticeably changes rooms. With our durable frames, you can enjoy your artwork for years to come. If you have any questions about materials, formats or availability, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Collector’s value & unique character

The Modern Madonnas series is aimed at art collectors who value authenticity. Each work is a genuine original – created in analog form, signed by hand and only available once in this form. The deliberate choice of materials, the visible working process and the combination of different techniques guarantee the unmistakable character of each piece.

With the certificate of authenticity supplied, this value remains documented and traceable in the long term.

Here you can find more works from the Modern Madonna series.

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Do you have any questions about the Modern Madonnas series? You can find the answers in the

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