Beatrice Cron

Prof. Beatrice Cron is a Professor of Painting in the Context of Therapy and Education at Alanus University, affiliated with the Department of Fine Arts, Art Education Therapy under the Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft. Her class explores the phenomenology of color, its emotional and dynamic manifestations in painting, and the integration of physical/dance-like elements into artistic practice. She emphasizes collaborative projects, dialogue, and experimentation to develop individual artistic approaches.

• Education:
  • Diploma in Painting, Alanus University (2004)
  • Studies with Beppe Assenza (Switzerland) and Paul Pollock (Germany) (1983-1987)
  • Basel School of Applied Arts (1982)

Her research bridges color theory, material exploration (earth/plant dyes), and non-representational composition with therapeutic and educational frameworks. She integrates somatic practices to connect physical experience with artistic creation.

Her recent publications include "52 Pictures" (2017), documenting a phenomenological study of color, and "Fascination Composition" (2013), analyzing structural dynamics in art. Themes across her work emphasize color-emotion relationships, material interference in artistic statements, and the dialogue between form and movement.

• Notable Exhibitions & Projects:
  • Solo exhibitions at Goetheanum, Wittenherdecke University, and institutions in Brazil, Germany, and Switzerland
  • International artist exchanges in Hagen (2000), Salvador (2001), and Nailsworth (2010)
  • Collaborative installations like "House of Religions" (2004) and "Image Thoughts on the Abrahamics" (2007)
  • Calendar collaborations with Weleda (2013) and Stockmar (2016-2020)

Prof. Cron's pedagogy combines studio practice with critical inquiry, fostering environments where students translate feelings into color qualities and develop vibrant, dynamic compositions. Excursions to contemporary art exhibitions and interdisciplinary teamwork with alumni and other artists are integral to her teaching philosophy.