> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.catapult-platform.art/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Katharina Hoffmann: Discover 15 Exceptional Artists - URL: https://www.catapult-platform.art/discover-15-exceptional-artists-handpicked-by-curator-katharina-hoffmann/ - Published: 2025-01-14T07:15:51.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-25T20:16:35.000Z - Description: Katharina Hoffmann selection of 15 must-follow artists on Instagram. For Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club - Author: Katharina Hoffmann - Tags: Context ## Selected and Curated by Guest Expert Katharina Hoffmann Discover our finalized list of artists curated by [**Katharina Hoffmann**](https://www.catapult-platform.art/katharina-hoffmann-new-curator-writer-contemporary-art-austria/)! Featuring 15 outstanding contemporary artists, this selection highlights unique talents, with Katharina providing special insights about each artist. Explore their stories and creative journeys now. ## **15 Artist from our Open Call, selected by Katharina Hoffmann:** ### **Anthia Loizou - Abstract Shapes and floral motifs** [**Anthia Loizou**](https://www.instagram.com/anthia%5Floizou/?ref=catapult-platform.art) works create an interplay of abstract shapes, floral motifs, and vibrant colors, forming a sense of ordered chaos that invites reflection. ![anthia Loizou, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/anthia-loizou-1.jpg) ****Anthia Loizou**: **"Slightly Obsessed"* 📷 Permission and courtesy of the artist. The way she manipulates space gives her work a distinctive structure, enhancing the dynamic visual experience. ### **Eloise Ettore - Intervention and new sculptures** [**Eloise Ettore**](https://www.instagram.com/eloise%5Fettore/?ref=catapult-platform.art) use of industrial materials like glass, metals and wood results in bold sculptural compositions. The arrangement of these materials creates strong visual contrasts and forces the viewer to engage deeply with the forms. ![eloise ettore, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/eloise-ettore.jpg) ****Eloise Ettore:** Documentation of a potential installation created during her residency with [@if\_italia](https://www.instagram.com/if%5Fitalia/?ref=catapult-platform.art) in southern Italy. The work features 12 second-hand glass vases, all made in Italy | Permission: Courtesy of the Artist ### [**Magdalena Maller**](https://www.instagram.com/magdalenamaller%5F/?ref=catapult-platform.art) **\- Promising female Artist** Blurry fields of color combined with fairytale-like figures and occasional text offer a deep insight into emotional landscapes, revealing the beauty of reality. ![magdalena maller, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/magdalena-maller.jpg) ****Magdalena Maller:** Ich weiß dass du einsam bist ich bin es auch -> Ei-Tempera und Öl au Leinwand based on a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke | Permission: Courtesy of the Artist The soft blending of hues and figures lends a dreamlike quality that draws the viewer towards introspective contemplation. [**Magdalena Maller on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/magdalenamaller%5F/?ref=catapult-platform.art) ### **Jessy Cocuzza - Installation and Pattern** Through chemical processes,[**Jessy Cocuzza**](https://www.instagram.com/jessycocuzza/?ref=catapult-platform.art)creates oxidation patterns that result in intricate and visually compelling surfaces. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/jessy-cocuzza--artist.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/jessy-cocuzza.jpg) ****Jessy Cocuzza:** Residue - copper, stainless steel - 2024 | Permission and Courtesy of the artist The interplay of randomness and her curated choices produces a unique visual rhythm, creating an ever-changing aesthetic. ### **Tauno Ostra - Conceptual with Tattoos and shapes in Relationship** By translating abstract shapes onto the human body as a canvas, [**Tauno Ostra's**](https://www.instagram.com/cntmprryttts/?ref=catapult-platform.art)works take on a unique dynamic. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/tauno-ostra.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/tauno-ostra--tattoo.jpg) ****Tauno Ostra:** This minimalist composition explores the relationship between basic shapes and the human form. Allowing the body deform these shapes with how it moves. Quiet tension. Understated movements. Abstract simplicity. | Permission: Courtesy of the Artist The integration of the human figure as a living element creates a profound connection between the viewer and the artwork. ### **Marc Allgaier - Installations** His space-oriented collages combine realistic imagery with unexpected compositions, evoking curiosity. ![marc allgaier:](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/marc-allgaier-1.jpg) ****Marc Allgaier**: Raumcollage 2024 | Permission: Image Courtesy of the Artist The layered structure of his pieces invites exploration and reflects a thoughtful approach to visual storytelling. [**Marc Allgaier on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/marc.allgaier/?ref=catapult-platform.art) ### **Hannah Stippl - Collaborates with Nature** Her exploration of plants, gardens, and landscapes integrates ecological and cultural histories into layered visual works. ![hannah stippl, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/hannah-stippl.jpg) ****Hannah Stippl**: Ein anderer Garten Ausstellungsdauer | Image Courtesy of the Artist The nuanced use of colors captures the diversity of nature with remarkable depth, offering a profound reflection on environmental and cultural interconnections. [**Hannah Stippl on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/hannahstippl/?ref=catapult-platform.art) ### **Gabi Mitterer -** Precision beats concept Her technique of color application and seamless transitions challenges the viewer to question whether the work is hand-painted. ![gabi mitterer, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/gabi-mitterer.jpg) ****Gabi Mitterer:** FLUPES \_V\_CDGPYR, 2024, 100 x 110cm, Oil on canvas | Image Courtesy of the Artist The precision with which she applies color and form creates a flawless visual experience that is both captivating and technically impressive. [**Gabi Mitterer on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/gabi%5Fmitterer/?ref=catapult-platform.art) ### **Farshido Larimian - recreation with concept** [**Larimian**](https://www.instagram.com/farshido/?ref=catapult-platform.art) works across collage, assemblage, and installation, often using found objects. ![ farshido Larimian, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/mini_magick20250112-24009-n7iqf-1.jpg) **Farshido Larimian:** Materials and Techniques:Hardwood, Joinery, 1832\*–2021 - Dimensions: Height: 270 cm Width: 118 cm Depth: 118 cm | Image by [@biancabasile](https://www.instagram.com/biancabasile/?ref=catapult-platform.art) His skill in transforming discarded materials into cohesive and compelling pieces highlights his creativity and ability to give new life to forgotten objects. ### **Luis Zimmermann - Painting Now** [**Zimmermann's works**](https://www.instagram.com/luislzimmermann/?ref=catapult-platform.art) merge photographic fragments and layered motifs to reflect contemporary political and social uncertainties. ![luis lorenz zimmermann](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/luis-lorenz-zimmermann.jpg) ****Luis Lorenz Zimmermann:** „A1 madonna“photoprint on acrylic fabric, felt, furniture fabric 180 x 130 cm2024 Part of „lustre“ [@galerie\_freitag\_18.30](https://www.instagram.com/galerie%5Ffreitag%5F18.30/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Image: 📷| [@gerdplitzner](https://www.instagram.com/gerdplitzner/?ref=catapult-platform.art) His strategic layering underscores the fragility of his subject matter, inviting the viewer to reflect on the complexities of modern life. ### **Florian Nörl - unique Composition with textile** By incorporating textiles into his compositions, he enhances the prominence of his motifs. ![florian nörl, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/florian-noerl--artist.jpg) ****Florian Nörl:** SEDIMENTAL 2024 [@galeriefoe](https://www.instagram.com/galeriefoe/?ref=catapult-platform.art) | Image Courtesy of the artist and gallery The texture and tactile quality of the textiles elevate the visual presence of his work, creating a more immersive experience for the viewer. [**Florian Nörl on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/floriannoerl/?ref=catapult-platform.art) ### **Anna Carina Roth - Audience, Interaction and Processual** Roth’s focus on processual and transient materials, as well as audience interaction, makes time and transformation tangible. ![anna carina roth, artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/anna-carina-roth.jpg) ****Anna Carina Roth:** Zeitstück 2024 bee‘s wax, latex each around 40-60x3x3cm | Image Courtesy of the Artist The dynamic interplay between material processes and audience participation creates a compelling narrative of change and impermanence. [**Anna Karina Roth on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/annacarinaroth/?ref=catapult-platform.art) ### **Isabella Andrea Pacher - Art Student to follow** Her exploration of materials like latex generates a striking interplay between form and texture, amplifying both the visual and thematic impact of her work. ![isabella andrea pacher](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/isabella-andrea-pacher--artist.jpg) ****Isabella Andrea Pacher:** SkiagraphIn Bewegung zerbricht das Helle an der Begegnung,es verstreut sich in der Dunkelheit. Der weiße Schatten schwärzt das Licht. Stones in a Glasshouse [@dieangewandte](https://www.instagram.com/dieangewandte/?ref=catapult-platform.art) Klasse Fotografie The use of such materials intensifies the emotional resonance, making each piece memorable and thought-provoking. [**Isabella Andrea Pacher on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/isabella.andrea.pacher/?ref=catapult-platform.art) ### **Nikita Sukhov - Painting** Politics [**Sukhov**](https://www.instagram.com/qwasimode/?ref=catapult-platform.art) interweaves archetypal imagery, sociopolitical concerns and art history into vibrant compositions. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/nikita-sukhov.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/nikita-sukhov--artist.jpg) ****Nikita Sukhov:** Alle Straßen führen nach Rom -> 160:120cm 2023 Permission: Courtesy of the Artist His reinterpretation of historical art themes feels fresh and engaging, breathing new life into classical motifs while addressing contemporary issues. ### **Monica C. LoCascio - Installation and Memory** [**LoCascio**](https://www.instagram.com/monicadem/?ref=catapult-platform.art) examines the interplay of memory, microbiology and hierarchies of knowledge through her use of bio-materials and heritage craft techniques. ![monica locascio](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2025/01/monica-lo-cascio.jpg) ****Monica C. LoCascio:** "To Provide With A Mouth" | Permission: Courtesy of the Artist Her ability to connect these diverse materials with larger philosophical and scientific themes invites a deeper exploration of human experience. *Summery by Katharina Hoffmann* --- A special thank you to **Katharina Hoffmann** and the talented artists she has selected for this exceptional list. Over the next few weeks, we’ll take a closer look at these artists on Instagram, sharing their work and stories. Follow us to stay updated and explore more! 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