Born in Vienna in 1992, Petra Holländer lives and works as a visual artist in her hometown. She studied Communication Design as well as Graphics and Printmaking at the University of Applied Arts Vienna.
Her artistic practice spans painting, drawing, illustration and mural art. With a distinctly introspective approach, her work explores themes of identity, the inner self and the role of women in contemporary society. Through expressive composition and a strong sense of color, she reflects on emotional states and social constructs, often highlighting the tension between vulnerability and strength.
In addition to her studio practice, Petra translates concepts, stories and values into playful yet striking visual languages for clients. She has created illustrations, murals and designs for companies such as WWF, Dr. Martens, Duden and the City of Vienna. Her commissioned work extends her artistic voice into applied contexts, from large-scale public murals to editorial and commercial illustration.
She is particularly drawn to projects related to society, feminism, sustainability, culture and psychology — areas where art can connect personal experience with collective reflection.
Education
2015-2021
Communication Design, Graphics and Printmaking
Mag.art. in Communication Design
University of Applied Arts Vienna
2011- 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Educational Sciences
University of Vienna
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions:
2022 Zounds like Art, Soul Kitchen, Vienna
2022 Explore! A 100 Days Project, Kollektiv Kaorle, Vienna
Group Exhibitions:
2023 Vienna Art Week, Creative Cluster, Vienna
2023 While We Wait, Save Cultural Identity, Vienna
2022 Vienna Art Week, Creative Cluster, Vienna
2021 Vienna Art Week, Creative Cluster, Vienna
2020 Subscribe Climate Care | Florian Semlitsch – Projektpräsentation, MAK, Vienna
2019 Künstler für die Zukunft, Rathaus, Twistringen
2019 Inspire – Inspiring a World of Change through Art, Slack Shibuya, Tokio
2019 Take Over, Drawing Ladies, Wien Museum, Vienna
2019 Künstler für die Zukunft, Petit Musée, Twistringen
2019 Angewandte Festival, Universität für angewandte Kunst, Vienna
2018 Klasse für Ideen x Filmfactory Vienna, Vienna
2018 OFF Vienna, Gösserhalle, Vienna
2018 Lotus Charity, EGA, Vienna
2018 a_social media, AIL, Vienna
2018 Art After Dark, Sneak In, Vienna
2017 Kollektiv Zyklus, Spektakel, Vienna
2017 What matters now, Universität für angewandte Kunst, Vienna
Selected Clients
Arizona State University, Bezirksvorstehung Alsergrund, Bikemap, Coca Cola, Compass Verlag, Datum Magazin, Dr. Martens, Duden, HalloSonne, Hofer, Klimavolksbegehren, Land Burgenland, Nachhaltige Mobilitätsplanung Hessen, ÖBB, Selenacare, Shpock, Stadt Wien, Vangardist, Wienerin, WWF
Get in touch:
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