Alissa Walser

1961		Born in Friedrichshafen
1981 - 1986		Studies painting in Vienna and New York;
		via painting, she begins to write. After her return from the USA, she feels the need to work more flexibly. Finally, she paints only with felt markers.
		As an author, she belongs to the PEN Center of the Federal Republic of Germany
Prizes and Awards
1992		Ingeborg Bachmann Prize and Bettina von Arnim Prize (among others)
2000		Literature stipend from the Märkische Kulturkonferenz
2004		Villa Massimo stipend

Picture Descriptions

ALISSA UND MARTIN WALSER
The Abused Beast, painters' book with original paintings and stenciled prints, 36,3 x 30,2 cm, edition of 25 numbered specimens, signed by Alissa and Martin Walser

ALISSA WALSER
Embrace, 30,0 x 30,0 cm, oil paint on paper, brushed sketch

ALISSA WALSER
Picture Puzzle, 40,0 x 40,0 cm, oil paint on paper, brushed sketch