About me​​
Thomas Hipp
Born in Dornbirn in 1963
Married with three children
Resident in Weiler, Vorarlberg​
My professional career
Trained carpenter
15 years of experience in the artistic, aesthetic, and professional presentation of all types of images
Self-employed framer
Further training in the field of art
Fabrik am See Academy for Contemporary Art
Atelier Egmont Oil Painting Dornbirn
Exhibitions
1984 Prize winner with TH1 at the International Sound Machine Competition in Dornbirn
2018/19 Creation of the Hipp-Art website
2019 Group exhibition Art & Handicrafts Montfortsaal Weiler
2025 Planned solo exhibition at Schlosserhus Rankweil - October 4, 2025
About the artworks
In my art, I blend a variety of visual techniques: from sculpting, painting and drawing to graphic design and photography. I also integrate special art forms such as kinetic art and object art.
Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Even though it wasn't always easy to pursue this passion alongside my main job, it has always been a driving force for me. The endless fascination and diversity of art allows me to playfully experiment with shapes, materials, sounds, light, colors, and movement.
Every creative process requires a high degree of artistic creativity, ranging from brainstorming to concept development and experimentation to final implementation. I place great importance on using high-quality materials and applying all my artistic and craftsmanship skills to create unique works of art.
Artistic Statement
My work deals with the constant changes and adaptations we experience both in nature and in our own lives. It explores the tension between voluntary change and the necessity of adapting to new, often unforeseen situations and circumstances.
In addition, I strip everyday objects—whether natural or artificial—of their originally intended purpose. Through my manipulation, I place them in a new context, giving them a different level of meaning.
At the core of my work are the themes of movement, balance, transformation, friction, deception, different perspectives, abstraction, and the play with space and time.
Artistic vision
My artistic vision is to create art that evokes emotions, stimulates reflection, and promotes empathy. I want to take the viewer on a journey that goes beyond mere seeing.