UPCOMING RETREATS
2026 - 2027

ABOUT MAREN
ATELIER Cologne, Germany
FOCUS Abstract painting, mostly large format
RETREATS Mallorca & Greece
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/marenstreifling
My work emerges intuitively, layer by layer. Black, white, and earthy tones define my visual language—reduced, raw, honest. As a woman, mother, wife, and artist, I've learned that creativity extends far beyond canvas and paint. It manifests itself in how we shape our lives, how we nurture relationships, and how we continually find the courage to forge new paths. It's not just about the finished piece. It's about the journey. About the courage to begin. About the patience to let things grow. And about the trust that not everything has to be perfect right away. Creative retreats have grown out of my own artistic practice and have become an important part of my work. I want to create spaces where people can take time for themselves, disconnect from everyday life, and rediscover their creativity. In my retreats, I combine art with culinary experiences, yoga, nature, and community. These are places of encounter, where people arrive, try things out, engage in conversation, and take away new inspiration. My own artistic work remains the foundation of my creative output. My abstract pieces emerge intuitively, layer by layer, inspired by the Mediterranean light, nature, and the places that accompany me on my travels. Reduced forms, earthy tones, textures, and large formats characterize my visual language. My studio is therefore more than just a workspace. It is a place of encounter, exchange, and the joy of craftsmanship. A place where people come together to create something with their own hands. Because in the end, it's not just about painting a picture. It's about shaping a life that feels honest, vibrant, and harmonious. Welcome. Maren Streifling
WORKS 2024-026
ABSTRACT PAINTING
Large-format works. Created intuitively, layer by layer.




















