Amidst a world where snap judgments reign and few people dare to be truly themselves, Morena Bamberger serves as a refreshing voice of opposition. Every action and creation exudes authenticity, as she operates purely on intuition and emotion. Her work defies easy description, as she adeptly combines various crafts. Whatever she creates, it is always born from a meditative state. Her Sinti heritage and clairvoyant abilities allow her to enter a different reality at times. As she explains, “the intangible world is just as present as the wind. It’s there, and everyone feels it, but you can’t see it.” Her artistic repertoire includes paintings, sculptures, stories, sounds, scents, and more. It is all-encompassing.
In 2018, the artist graduated from the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts and Design. This was followed by a busy period, as she exhibited in one show after another, from the Beurs van Berlage to a residency in Leeuwarden. When the covid era arrived, everything came to a halt; not just in terms of work, but in her whole being. This brought a time for reflection and contemplation, prompting her to only take on projects that would create an upward spiral of energy. “The love, time, and energy I poured into my work was not reciprocated. This resulted in the circle never being complete, and I became emotionally drained.”
Ever since she was a little girl, Morena has experienced the world in an intuitive and highly sensitive way. She possesses the innate ability to understand and assist others. “After going through many personal experiences, my passion for helping and coaching people in a natural way arose alongside my artistry. They have melded together perfectly. As an intuitive healer and coach, I seek to stimulate the inner world of individuals, just as I do with my installations on a surface level. On one hand, this provides support for people, while on the other hand, it simultaneously gives me new inspiration for my visual art. It all goes hand in hand.”
Morena has a deep connection with Limburg, if not everything. She was born and raised in Roermond, and now resides and works from Well, North Limburg. “My entire family lives in Limburg, and I find it quite comfortable. I have no intentions of ever leaving. In my experience, people always yearn for their place of birth.” When asked what sets her work apart, she answers firmly. “I want to convey a very important message. Especially in this day and age, it is crucial for people to turn inward and stay true to themselves. I strive to be an example of this through my work. I am always myself, and I am not afraid to show it. My work calls for vulnerability and taking risks; I dare to do it, so why can’t you?”
www.ftn-books.com has the invitation for her Stedelijk MUseum Schiedam exhibition now available.
Thank you for making this topic less intimidating.