Born 1955 in Obermillstatt, Carinthia / Austria
After completed studies at the University of Innsbruck (Promotion to the doctor of philosophy PhD 1982) in folklore, geography, philosophy and history of art, she began to be engaged in self-educated manner with painting, in particular with reverse glass painting. The artist is pleased to work experimentally in this field by constantly trying out new methods and developing further. An example of her innovative spirit are reverse glass paintings with an open background, which throw shadows on the wall behind.
The enthusiasm of Waltraud for the intriguing, but at the same time complex technique of the multilayered reverse glass painting, found its reflection in her activity as a course instructor of the adult education centre (VHS).
For some years until now, the artist has also been engaged with silk painting, and with her new speciality the painting upon mirrors, her "mirror-allusion".
Waltraud Heschl is member of the internationally active art association ARTINNOVATION.
