The Artistic Journey of Norbert Pümpel
Born in 1956 in Innsbruck, Austria, Norbert Pümpel is a visual artist who lives and works in Drosendorf an der Thaya, Austria. His career began with concept art at the end of the 1970s. Rather than attending an academy of art, he studied mathematics, physics, and philosophy. As an autodidact, his work develops at the interface of natural science, philosophy, and theology, addressing themes such as time, space, quantum physics, and the theory of probability.
His diverse body of work includes entropic drawings, laser projects, and explorations into the theory of black holes and Schrödinger's cat paradox. Pümpel has utilized various materials and methods, including:
- Ash works on the subject of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Egg tempera, cadmium red, and ashes on canvas
- Oils, bitumen, and solutions on thin Chinese rice paper
- The "Condensates" series based on Bose-Einstein condensation
Recognition and Professional Life
Pümpel has held several significant positions within the Austrian art community. From 1992 to 2002, he was a member of the Cultural Council of the Tyrolean Provincial Government. He also served as the chairman of the Professional Association of Visual Artists in Vorarlberg from 2010 to 2016. In 2010, he received the Golden Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria.
His exhibitions have taken place across Europe, the USA, and Japan. Notable locations include the Museum Liaunig in Austria, the Sharjah Art Museum in the United Arab Emirates, and Concept Space in Shibukawa, Japan. His works are held in various collections, including the Liaunig Collection and the Federal Artotheque Vienna.
Questions & Answers
Is there a timeline of Norbert Pümpel's works?
A timeline of Norbert Pümpel's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
How do I find all works by Norbert Pümpel in a given medium?
The All Medium page groups Norbert Pümpel's artworks by technique.
What colors did Norbert Pümpel use most often?
The color profile of Norbert Pümpel's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.
Where are Norbert Pümpel's artworks mapped by subject?
The Subject Atlas of Norbert Pümpel is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.
