This selection of individual works focuses on paper as a medium and its spatial transformation.

Detached from fixed serial concepts, these works explore the
sculptural autonomy of the 3D collage.

Alexandra Zeillinger employs a technique of precise paper layering,
utilizing light and shadow as active design elements.

 Each work is a study of depth: through the interplay of geometric shapes and
organic structures, objects emerge that constantly redefine themselves depending
on the incidence of light and the viewer’s perspective.

They are tactile explorations that dissolve the boundary between
 a two-dimensional surface and a sculptural object.

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Outside the Current
Interdisciplinary Assemblage.
A visualization of the remaining time.

This work is a three-dimensional symbiosis of literature, photography, and object art.

The assemblage breaks the linearity of life, making the ‘current’ in which we move haptically perceptible.

Inspired by a text by the artist's sister, Carola Butscheck, the piece explores
the conscious departure from the social mainstream.

The integrated photograph depicts the artist and her eldest daughter as observers
on the shore- protected, decelerated, and reflective.

While the majority of humanity is swept along in the dark current of time
(symbolized by the pocket watch), they occupy a space of honest perception beyond the facade.





"Outside the Current" was inspired by the following text.
Author: Carola Butscheck (The Artist's Sister)



Transience of Time
A mosaic of transience: this work rearranges the fleeting
and creates a lasting space of resonance for the layers of time.


So what?
Diversity & Self-Determination
A powerful plea for individual independence.



Just wörscht
(Austrian slang for: It doesn’t matter / Anything goes)

A powerful tribute to the liberating power of 'Wurschtigkeit' (the art of indifference).
This assemblage celebrates a conscious break from the pressure of perfection.
A space for emotional autonomy and the art of letting go.


Oida! Franz Josef.

The assemblage radically disrupts the historical icon through
the quintessential Viennese exclamation OIDA!
An ironic deconstruction of tradition and power: haptic depth meets
 modern irreverence, bringing the past into the present with a wink.


Crazy (Self-Portrait)
A visual analysis of one's own multifaceted nature.
The profound depth exposes the layers of identity, transforming the
 non-conformist into a vital, creative force.
A plea for radical authenticity beyond the norm.



An Attempt at Visualization (Dreamworlds)

Versions I and II are direct evocations of nocturnal dreamworlds, transformed onto paper.
They materialize the fleeting images of the subconscious,
inviting the viewer to decipher the artist’s personal narratives.
Version II



 Version I




Almost Old
Ancestry, Transcendence & New Beginnings


In this deeply personal assemblage, the artist dissolves the boundaries of time: flanked by her
 female ancestors and the presence of her stillborn child (star child),
she positions herself at the center as a clown—a powerful mask between
 preserved pain and irrepressible joie de vivre.


The work is far more than a retrospective: it transforms the weight of the
past into a foundation for new dreams, demonstrating that hope unfolds
its strongest momentum precisely through the connection to one’s own roots.



Inside Dalí I & II: Dialogue with the Incomprehensible
In these two independent assemblages, the artist engages in a direct,
material discourse with Salvador Dalí.

Far beyond a mere tribute, these works are an investigation into perception,
the cult of genius, and the radical acceptance of the incomprehensible.

Inside Dalí I – The Artist’s Eye"
"This work is a composition of gazes and secrets."
"The Encounter: While Dalí’s iconic eye watches over the scene from the upper left,
the artist’s own eye peers out from a purple shell at the bottom edge.

The Manifesto of Indeterminacy
At the heart of this shell lies the central text fragment that forms the core of the work:

"The meaning has not revealed itself to me either.
It emerged from the void and eludes simple analysis."

Atmosphere: Spherical elements and a deep black,
dynamic relief make the scene appear like a glimpse into the subconscious.


Inside Dali I



Inside Dalí II – Fragmented Presence

In this work, the persona of Dalí is deconstructed into its iconic components and layered anew.
Plasticity: Two portrait fragments, characterized by the distinctive moustaches, float upon a tactile surface. The 5 mm thick elements create an impressive sense of depth through the shadows they cast onto the black relief.

Literary Traces: Burnt-in text passages from Dalí’s writings are woven into
 the composition as physical fragments, reinforcing the character of a "found object."

Inside Dali II



Walk of Dreams

A surreal journey through the layers of consciousness:
while a massively rendered head forms the monumental frame,
delicate, filigree assemblages wander through historical time along a painted path.


The Beatles encounter Baroque iconography in the style of Maria Theresa,while a juggler with
eyes keeps perception itself in a state of suspense.

This deliberate contrast in material thickness—between the dominance of the large head
and the fragility of the small actors—evokes a dreamworldin which history, pop
 and surrealism merge into an inseparable unity.





Peace?
The work questions the endurance of global harmony by isolating
a harlequin within an ornate Neo-Baroque frame.
 A stylized sperm cell bearing a peace symbol represents the hope of sowing the seed
for a peaceful future in a dark world.




Timeless.


“The clock becomes the canvas: a place where astrological symbolism and the question of transience meet.”



Book Twilight (or the Silent Worm)


Gustav. A Hommage.


In this work, portrait and space merge into an inseparable unity.
Here, the opulence of Viennese Modernism is reinterpreted: the piece is set within a mount,
while the delicate inner wooden frame has been hand-painted by the artist
 with fine acrylic ornaments, thus becoming an integral part of the composition.

By placing it within an extremely deep shadow box frame, a fascinating
“frame-within-a-frame” effect is created. This stage-like layering lends the assemblage
an extraordinary plasticity, turning the work into a tactile experience
that translates Klimt’s spirit into three-dimensionality.




Kinski: A luminous figure with a dark soul


A psychological character study in relief.
The work captures the obsessive energy of Klaus Kinski,
utilizing the material depth of the assemblage to portray the inner conflict between
 brilliant artistic light and human abysses.

The tactile structure evokes the restlessness of a soul that found no peace—
a portrait that physically emerges from the shadows, confronting the viewer
with the intensity of a driven man.


Thinking of Magritte (Portrait Helmut Sagmeister)


A Play of Optical Illusion and the Collective Memory of Art History

In this assemblage, identities blur: the portrait of Helmut Sagmeister
evokes the presence of René Magritte through a striking resemblance.


Alexandra Zeillinger utilizes the material depth of her technique
to make the surreal concept of the “doppelgänger” physically tangible.

It is a work that raises the question of how deeply our perception
is shaped by iconic images of the past.



Aries – Sorrow and Joy

A work on the duality of the creative spirit. Dedicated to the artist Horst Jurtz,
this assemblage explores the painful balancing act between physical decline and artistic euphoria.

Alexandra Zeillinger uses the symbol of the ram to represent the unyielding
power of the artist who—torn between the suffering of old age and the bliss of creation—
pursued his vision until the very end.

The presentation in a shadow box frame with high-quality UV museum glass
protects the delicate structures of the assemblage and preserves the brilliance of the colors,
 allowing the viewer a reflection-free gaze into the depths of the work.



Aries Girl (Widdermädchen)

Mixed Media | Small Assemblage Successfully auctioned at Dorotheum Graz
(Rotary Charity Art Auction 2024)

This singular work is a subtle study of strength and gentleness.
 Created using a delicate, small-scale assemblage technique, “Aries Girl” breaks down the
bold traits of the zodiac sign and translates them into a tender, tactile visual language.

The auctioning of this piece as part of the 2024 Rotary Art Auction at the renowned
Dorotheum Graz underscores its particular significance.

It is a work that captivates not only through its aesthetic precision but also
found a new owner as a symbol of education and social responsibility.




Edition & Genesis of the Work
From Unique Piece to Print: Seahorse (with Grandfather’s Watch)

This work documents a significant process in my creative practice: the translation of a tactile 3D collage into the classical technique of lithography.

While the original captivates through its characteristic paper layering and physical depth, the lithograph focuses on the fine graphic details and the symbolic power of the motif. This juxtaposition reveals a compelling dialogue between modern object art and traditional printmaking.



Drawings & Nature Studies

For me, drawing is the purest form of observing nature. In these works, I focus on the delicate linework and the structures of organic motifs, which often serve as the inspiration for my multi-dimensional collages.

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