> ## 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. # Ida Jessenberger Paints Faces That Refuse to Settle - URL: https://www.catapult-platform.art/ida-jesenberger-art/ - Published: 2025-11-13T14:21:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-01T19:18:21.000Z - Description: Working between figuration and emotion, Ida Jessenberger paints faces that hold tension rather than resolution. - Author: Dominique Catherina Foertig - Tags: Artist in Focus ## Emotion Without Illustration [**Ida Jesenberger**](https://www.instagram.com/idajesenberger/?ref=catapult-platform.art)is an emerging artist who is refining her skills at the University of Art in Linz, where she studies under the guidance of [**Professor Ursula Hübner**](https://www.kunstuni-linz.at/en/university/organisational-structure-1/institutes/fine-arts-and-cultural-studies/painting-graphic-art?ref=munchiesart.club). ![ida jesenberger at spark art fair 2026, solo presentation with Tassilo Unser at MARX HALLE](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/ida-jesenberger--kunstuni-linz--painting-class-ursula-h-bner.jpg) ****Ida Jesenberger:** In front of her Paintings | Image Courtesy of the Artist At just 20 years old, Ida splits her time between Linz and Vienna, drawing on the rich cultural tapestry of both cities to inspire and shape her artworks. --- [Spark Art Fair - Why Solo Presentations Still Matter in 2026 !SPARK Art Fair Vienna MARCH 20 – 22, 2026 focuses exclusively on solo presentations, placing artists at the center of a fair designed for deep engagement, discovery, and curatorial clarity![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-772.png)Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club | Critical CuratorsDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/spark-art-fair-7.webp)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/spark-art-fair-why-solo-presentations-still-matter/) ****Ida Jesenberger at Spark Art Fair Vienna 2026** --- **Munchies Art Club Magazine** is thrilled to feature Ida as one of the ten promising artists in our latest collaboration with the [University of Art in Linz](https://www.instagram.com/linzmalerei/?ref=catapult-platform.art) \- Instagram, showcasing the fresh voices shaping the future of art. ![ida jesenberger, spotlight special, art university linz, art observatory featured artist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/ida-jesenberger--young-promising-artist--art-university-linz.webp) ****Ida Jesenberger:** Untitled, gouache on canvas, 80 x 40 cm Ida explores the depths of human emotions and the nuances of personal relationships through her art. [Discover the Next Generation: 10 Emerging Artists from the University of Art and Design Linz, Austria, Mentored by Prof. Ursula Hübner10 new contemporary artist to discover: We introduce to you new contemporary artists of today and provide an overview of 10 promising art students. For more information, we have provided 10 unique articles for each artist, which you can explore on your own.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/03/munchies-art-club-magazine.png)Munchies Art Club MagazineDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/size/w1200/2024/05/ursula-h-bner-class--10-promising-art-student--and-artists-of-the-tomorrow--art-university-linz--austria.webp)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/ursula-huebner-10-promising-students-at-university-of-art-linz/) 10 emerging promising contemporary artist now - Art University Linz - Prof. Ursula Hübner Her preferred mediums, oil paints and gouache, are carefully applied to canvases and wooden panels, resulting in artworks that convey both intimacy and a sense of expansiveness. ![ida jesenberger, contemporary painting now austria, promising artist spotlight, figurative and blurry](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/ida-jesenberger.webp) Ida Jesenberger: Sleep, oil on canvas, 160 x 110 cm | Image Courtesy of the Artist ### **The Essence of Portraiture** Central to Ida's work are portraits. Unlike traditional portraiture focused on precise physical likenesses, Ida strives to capture the essence of emotion and mood. The subjects of her paintings—often those from her immediate surroundings or herself—are portrayed lost in thought, seemingly unaware of the viewer's gaze. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/portrait-artwork-of-the-artist.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/new-promising-artist-2024--ida-jesenberger--art-student-linz.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/talents-in-contemporary-art--art-students-observatory--ida-jesenberger.webp) ****Ida Jesenberger:** Portraits, oil on canvas, from left to right: 80 x 80 cm, 50 x 60 cm, 60 x 70 cm This introspective approach invites audiences to contemplate the emotional landscapes that Ida so vividly renders. ### **Themes of Distance and Connection** Recurring themes in her work include distance and connection, elements that resonate deeply in today's world. ![ida jesenberger, painting, figurative, new talents and spotlight artist ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/ida-jesenberger--Portrait-of-Emotion-and-Experience.webp) ****Ida Jesenberger:** 3:15 am, oil on wood panel, 100 x 80 cm | Image courtesy of the Artist Ida explores these concepts through her paintings, reflecting on her personal experiences and relationships. Her artworks serve as a canvas for discussing the delicate dance of intimacy and isolation in todays human interactions. ### **Blurring Realities** Ida's technique involves a creative play of colors and forms, where body parts are multiplied and extended beyond their natural boundaries. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/new-faces-in-contemporary-art--ida-jesenberger.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/new-artists-now-in-contemporary-art--students-linz.webp) Ida Jesenberger Studio Image Courtesy of the Artist This method helps blur the lines between the internal psyche and external reality, creating a dynamic interplay that challenges viewers to decipher the seen from the unseen. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/artwork-ida-jesenbeger.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/modern-new-painting-to-discover--available--artist-studio.webp) ****Ida Jesenberger:** Left over, oil on wood panel, 180 x 180 cm Photographs often serve as a reference in her creative process, allowing her to capture and immortalize fleeting moments that are later transformed into elements of her paintings. ### **An Invitation to Explore** Ida Jesenberger's work is a profound exploration of the human spirit, painted across a backdrop of personal narrative and broad artistic inquiry. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/female-artist--talent--new-abstract--painter--ida-jesenberger.webp) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/2024/04/ida-jesenberger--promising-emerging-female-artit-now.webp) ****Ida Jesenberger:** Untitled, oil on wood panel, 50 x 50 (in two parts) Image Courtesy by the Artist As she continues her studies and refines her skills, the art world eagerly anticipates the evolving portfolio of this promising young artist. [Karim Hussein: Portrait of an Art-Student from Linz AustriaJoin us in welcoming Karim Hussein to our exciting new series, “Art Observatory,” at Munchies Art Club, where we spotlight the talent of art students and emerging artists of tomorrow!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/03/munchies-art-club-magazine.png)Now I am in Your Head | Munchies Art Club MagazineDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/size/w1200/2024/04/karim-hussein--promising-artist-and-contemporary-painter--munchies-art-club-profile.webp)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/karim-hussein-artist-now-discovery/) More Art Students to discover -> Karim Hussein Dive deeper into her story and see her featured works through [Ida Jesenberger´s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/idajesenberger/?ref=catapult-platform.art) and support her with a follow or more on the Instagram Account of [Painting Class Ursula Hübner](https://www.instagram.com/linzmalerei/?ref=catapult-platform.art) to discover --- Become a Supporter or Patron This is independent art writing - no paywall, no ads, no bullshit. ****If you value this voice, support it.** [Learn more about Membership ](https://www.catapult-platform.art/join/) [Ask Kurt | Where Art Meets CuratorshipAsk Kurt by Catapult - artists meet real curators. No fees, no noise. Authentic introductions, curated visibility, lasting presence online.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/icon/munchies-art-club-magazine-541.png)Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club | Critical CuratorsDominique Catherina Foertig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/24/1c2478ff-417d-4e88-8226-288af467f6b9/content/images/thumbnail/ask-kurt-1-22.png)](https://www.catapult-platform.art/ask-kurt-a-curatorial-global-network-project/) Curatorial Entry Point - Catapult - The New Munchies Art Club --- ## Related Artists: [Discover the Next Generation: 10 Emerging Artists from the University of Art and Design Linz, Austria, Mentored by Prof. Ursula Hübner10 new contemporary artist to discover: We introduce to you new contemporary artists of today and provide an overview of 10 promising art students. 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