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Freed of the male gaze, Uhl celebrates femininity by capturing images of powerful women that have their own agenda and that defy objectification and subordination.

Wencke Uhl - Artists - FERRARA SHOWMAN GALLERY

Biography

W E N C K E   U H L   

b.1979 ::: lives & works - Bonn, Germany

@winnovation

 

Wencke Uhl is a contemporary figurative artist based in Germany whose work celebrates the female form by blending bold colors and lush patterns with a fashion-forward eye and visual storytelling.
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While her early ambitions lay in fashion design, Uhl now “dresses” her subjects in complex shapes and patterns to explore themes of identity and selfhood. Her work reflects the vibrant, transitional nature of modern pop culture, navigating the“now” through themes of emancipation, diversity and liberty. By removing the male gaze, Uhl celebrates femininity through powerful figures who define their own agendas, defying both subordination and limitation.
 
Utilizing a mix of acrylics, oil, and decoupage, Uhl creates a vivid dynamic that sits firmly at the intersection of pop art and contemporary pluralism.
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Uhl’s work has been exhibited internationally throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Central Asia. Her art has been featured in Architectural Digest, and she was named one of the "Top 25 Artists to Collect" by Artsper in 2025.

Wencke Uhl - Artists - FERRARA SHOWMAN GALLERY

Artist Statement

First and foremost, I consider myself a designer because, ultimately, it’s all about the composition.

I came of age in the ‘90s, a time when fashion design and fashion photography was at its height – not least because it was also the beginning of establishing the image of emancipated women in popular culture. This had a tremendous influence on my view of the world and how it should be. 

Wencke Uhl - Artists - FERRARA SHOWMAN GALLERY

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EDUCATION 

2012      MA American & English Cultural & Literary Studies, Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany 

2006      Semester At Metropolitan College, London (Media And English Studies), London, UK 

2008      Internship, Ogilvy & Mather Advertising Agency, Frankfurt, Germany 

 

EXHIBITIONS 

2023      27th Annual No Dead Artists, Ferrara Showman Gallery, New Orleans, LA 

2023      The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, Santa Monica, CA 

2023      Pink Party, Virgil Catherine Gallery, Hinsdale, IL 

2023      Herstory, Group Show, Virgil Catherine Gallery, Hinsdale, IL 

2023      All You Can Art, Group Show, + Salt Homestaging, Munich, Germany 

2023      Shadows And Light, Group Show, Maison 10, New York, NY 

2023      Augmented Reality, Group Show, All You Can Art, Munich, Germany 

2022      Les Femmes, Group Show, Maison 10, New York, NY 

2021      The Intersection Of Art And Fashion, Virgil Catherine Gallery, Hinsdale. IL 

2021      Stronger Together, Group Show, Virgil Catherine Gallery, Hinsdale. IL 

2021      IV Biennale D’arte Della Versilia Galleria Europa, Group Exhibition, Artexpertise, Versilia, Italy 

2020      Art In A Box, Group Exhibition, Blu Sky Lager, Frankfurt Main, Germany 

2020      Solo, Goebenhaus, Stade, Germany 

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PRESS/FEATURES

2023     Artfinder Helen's David Hockney Collection 

2023     Artfinder Curator's Picks: Portraiture

2023     Artfinder Best of March

2023     Artfinder International Women's Day 2023 

2023     Artfinder Global Portraits

2023     Artfinder "Best of January" collection 

2022     Saatchiart "New This Week" collection 

2022     Artfinder "Viva Magenta" collection 

2022     Saatchiart "New This Week" collection 

2022     Saatchiart "New This Week" collection 

2022     Artfinder "Color Explosion" 

2022     Saatchiart "New This Week"  collection 

2022     Artfinder "New for September" collection  

2022     Artsy. Finds Under $ 2,500 

2022     Artfinder "Helen's David Hockney Collection" 

2022     All in Line. Interior and home décor company. Art Exhibition, Blog & Interview

2022     Artfinder "Maximalism" collection

2022     Saatchiart "Summertime Sights" Newsletter and India Balyejusa collections (online)

2022     Artfinder "The Color Wheel Collection" collection (online)

2022     Artfinder "International Women's Day 2022" collection (online)

2022     Artistellar & Invest In Her Art. "Domestic Animals Charity Exhibition" Group show. (online) 

2022     Artfinder "Best of January" collection (online)

2022     Dandreame Gallery on Artsy "La Femme Divine". Group exhibition. (online) 

​2021     Artsy New in Figurative Painting (online)

2021     Dandreame Gallery on Artsy "Fashion Art Figure". Solo show. (online) 

2021     Artfinder "New for November" collection (online)

2021     The Anonymous heART Project. Online art auction. Heart Research UK. (online)

2021     Artfinder "Celebrating Hockney" collection (online)

2021     Artfinder "The Inspirational Frida Kahlo" collection (online)

2021     Trendy Art Ideas. trendyartideas.com (online)

2021     Artfinder "Best of April" collection (online)

2021     Artfinder "David's Top Picks" collection (online)

2021     So Much Art Newsletter (online)

2021     Artfinder "International Women's Day" collection (online)

2021     Saatchiart "Best of February" collection (online)

2021     Saatchiart "New This Week" collection (online)

​2020     Artfinder "New for December" collection (online)

2020     Artfinder "Gift Ideas" (online)

2020     Artfinder "New for October" collection (online) 

2020     Artfinder "New for September" collection (online) 

2020     Artfinder "Powerful Portraits" newsletter (online)

2020     d|a|c gallery "An Overwhelming Experience: The Human - Earth Relationship". Virtual group exhibition. 

2020     Saatchiart "New This Week" collection (online) 

2020     Saatchiart "New This Week" collection (online)