I am Kirsten Wechslberger, a Namibian-born artist, art therapist, and creative workshop facilitator currently based near Berlin, Germany. For as long as I can remember, art has been my language—a way to explore what it means to be human, to transform, and to connect with others across borders and life stories.
My artistic journey, which began with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Namibia, has always reached beyond the boundaries of art, craft, design, and performance. My practice blends multimedia and multi-sensory experiences with a deep curiosity for how we can meet ourselves and each other through creativity.
In my work, you will find recurring symbols—masks, spirals, faces, threads, windows—each holding stories of emotion, connectedness, pain, spirituality, introspection, and healing. I work with clay, paper, glass, textiles, paint, metal, and found materials, allowing texture, weight, and softness to guide me toward what needs to be expressed.
Art for me is about slowing down, touching the world, and letting materials teach me about my own emotional and physical reality. As I once said, “I am the most me when I am able to express things practically … feel the clay, paper, metal.” It is this grounded, tactile approach that shapes my work and the workshops I now offer.
Currently, I am opening my studio in Werder an der Havel to people seeking creative expression and gentle transformation. Whether through art-therapeutic methods in group workshops, personal explorations in one-on-one sessions, or creative classes for children and adults, my goal is to create spaces where you can explore your own story through art—no matter your level of artistic experience.
On this page, you will also find documentaries and video artworks from my projects. I invite you to take your time to watch them and sense how art can move, transform, and connect us.
If you feel curious, you are warmly invited to join one of my upcoming workshops, visit my open studio days, or reach out if you wish to collaborate or learn more.
Kirsten Wechslberger 