The name 'Ragna' comes from Norwegian and means 'The Unbending', in its male form 'Ragnar' also 'Advisor to the King, the Army'. Ragna's gaze is directed into the distance, proud and upright she appears unassailable and unbending. She seems to arm herself against all dangers and adversities, determined not to bow to them. At the same time, however, she appears vulnerable. The pictorial technique underlines this power through an almost coarse brushstroke, the harsh play of light and shadow on the figure and the simultaneous transparency of the colours.
Marita Braun lives in Baden-Baden and works there in the 'Alte Fabrik' community studio. After studying at the Hochschule für Grafik, WIrtschaft und Design, she worked in the creative field of marketing, completed a 7-year evening course at the Offenburg School of Art and has been working.. Read more…