Zebra stripes for the soul – 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.

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: ink, pencil, adhesive tape, original photograph, collage on paper
• Substrate: Paper
• Format: 42 x 59 cm
• Authenticity: Hand-signed, certified, unique

“The pictures looked good online – but when I saw it at home, it was something else. Martin recommended the right frame, and it was exactly what the piece needed. Not cheap, sure – but it takes the artwork to a whole new level.”

Maimuna from Vienna

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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: To 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.

Drawn naked. Between pen and control.

Brown paper, rough and natural. The ink leaves traces like thoughts that won’t let go. The body – only hinted at, torn and glued together again. The face, inserted like a memory of something real. The hair is wet, the gaze tired but alive. There are no smooth surfaces here, no harmonious forms. Contemporary collage art that lives by resisting. The tape in her hair looks like a crown for a queen who has long since abdicated. And that’s exactly why it works. Art doesn’t need glamor, it needs the courage to be imperfect.

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.