Natalie Vogel
Switzerland
Portrait: Natalie Vogel
In her artistic practice, Natalie Vogel utilizes art as a medium for expressing emotions, intuition, and the inherent connection between humans and their environment.
The thematic content of her work draws inspiration from the realm of human relationships and their dynamics. She perceives the blank canvas as a platform for creative development, embarking upon it without preconceived concepts or sketches. The artistic process is characterized by an intuitive dialogue with colors, shapes, and textures, an interplay between control and release.
Her artistic repertoire encompasses a range of tools, including brushes, spatulas, palette knives, acrylic, oil, and soft pastel crayons, as well as pencils. Acrylic spray paint is employed to achieve specific effects, adding a layer of dimensionality to the works. The resulting compositions are characterized by vibrant colors and varied textures, reflecting the artist's intuitive dialogue with the medium.
The artistic oeuvre of Natalie Vogel is distinguished by dynamic compositions that draw upon the influences of both nature and urban space. The artist's use of colour, shape and texture is indicative of the aforementioned influences, which are further reflected in the urban architecture of her home city of Zurich, the tranquillity and colours of nature, and interpersonal relationships. These influences manifest themselves in the works through a vibrant tonality, dynamic brushstrokes and a deliberate use of colour.
Her experimental approach to diverse techniques and materials is driven by an ambition to capture the intricacies of human emotions and experiences. Interpersonal relationships occupy a pivotal position in Natalie Vogel's artistic praxis, as she navigates the dynamics of closeness, distance and harmony in her oeuvre.
The objective of her artistic endeavours is to engender a space for the viewer's personal interpretations and emotional responses, in addition to visual perception. Consequently, the works transcend spatial limitations, becoming narrative in nature as they portray human existence.
Natalie Vogel: Rise within / Mixed media on canvas, 100x100cm, 2025
'Rise Within' is a visual journey through emotion, energy and inner transformation. Bright yellow and orange tones represent warmth, strength and optimism, while deep black and neon pink create tension and contrast. The dynamic forms and delicate fragments of writing symbolise inner thought processes - the struggle between chaos and clarity. The work invites the viewer to look within, to discover their own strength and to free themselves from inner barriers. It is an expression of self-confidence, growth and the irrepressible power to get up again and again.
Natalie Vogel: Resilence / Mixed Media, 80x80 cm
'Resilience' is a tribute to inner strength, adaptability and the indomitable will to carry on. The earthy beige tones and soft pastel accents evoke calm and reflection, while the bold black and red tones create contrast, symbolising challenge and emotional intensity. The abstract lines, fine details and dynamic shapes reflect the process of growth: every crack, every mark on the canvas tells of experience, struggle and overcoming. Resilience invites viewers to recognise their own resilience and find beauty in life's scars.
Natalie Vogel: Inspired by colour / Mixed Media, 60x80 cm
Colours are associated with the power to evoke emotions and tell stories. In the artwork 'Inspired by Colours', warm yellows and oranges merge with soft pinks and bold accents of black and turquoise. The composition exudes energy and joie de vivre, while the multi-layered structures and lines convey a playful lightness. The work encourages the viewer to be inspired by the colours, to evoke memories and to look at the world from a vibrant, optimistic perspective. It is a tribute to the beauty of colour and its infinite expressive possibilities.
Natalie Vogel: Ups and Downs / Mixed Media, 80x80 cm
This painting is characterised by a harmonious palette of earth tones, black, white and beige, complemented by subtle gold accents. The composition uses a variety of geometric shapes and free, gestural lines to create a dynamic yet balanced effect. The artist works with different textures and layers to create an exciting sense of depth. Scratches, fine lines and expressive markings give the work a certain rawness and authenticity. The contrast between dark and light areas and the loose, almost random scribbles create a sense of movement and expressiveness. The composition conveys a synthesis of structure and spontaneity that can evoke associations with architectural elements or urban landscapes, but deliberately leaves room for individual interpretation.
Natalie Vogel: Complicated / Mixed Media, 80x80 cm
'Complicated' features an intricate, multi-layered composition dominated by soft beiges, creams and pinks. Geometric shapes and overlapping layers of paint create a textured yet vibrant surface. The fine, almost calligraphic lettering and lines that run across the painting are striking. These lettering and lines can be interpreted as spontaneous thoughts or fragments of writing that fit into the work and give it a narrative dimension. They reinforce the sense of complexity and multi-dimensionality suggested by the title. Accents of black and ochre deliberately create contrast and add depth. The combination of organic and architectural elements creates a dynamic tension between order and chaos. The work 'Complicated' encourages the viewer to look closely at the details and develop their own interpretations. It explores structure and fragility, thought and emotion, overlapping to form a multi-layered whole.
Natalie Vogel: Be Bold / Mixed Media, 80x80 cm
'Be Bold' has a powerful dynamic, enhanced by a vibrant palette of warm yellows, oranges and reds, combined with cool turquoise and deep black. The composition is both layered and playful, with overlapping shapes, gestural lines and expressive colour accents. Spontaneous scribbles and geometric elements give the work a rhythmic structure, while deliberate colour contrasts guide the eye through the picture. The title, 'Be Bold', is reflected in the confident brushwork and harmonious yet challenging colour composition, challenging the viewer to be bold - whether in their own interpretation or in life itself.
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