Curiosity killed the cat (2023) Painting by Uwe Traumweber

Born in 1967, Uwe Traumweber is a self-taught painter and an Art History graduate who honed his skills over years in some of the largest advertising agencies before fully dedicating himself to art. His work explores the feline form as both symbol and expressive vehicle, capturing the cat’s essence through a unique blend of surrealist influences and graffiti-inspired aesthetics. Traumweber’s style is bold and dynamic, employing spontaneous, layered linework and intense textural contrasts that evoke the raw energy of street art.

In his paintings, Traumweber presents cats as complex, enigmatic figures, blending playfulness with an air of profound mystery. With stylized forms and bold linework, he captures each cat as a mysterious presence, existing on the edge between tangible reality and an ethereal, mythical realm. Through abstract symbols and suggestive phrases integrated into his work, Traumweber weaves layers of meaning that touch on themes of autonomy, exploration, and subtle defiance. His art ultimately invites viewers to question the boundary between reality and imagination, positioning the cat as a timeless figure of freedom, curiosity, and independence.

• Nationality: POLAND
• Date of birth : 1967
• Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
• Groups: Artists presented by a gallery