Gesa Hubertine Hirschfeld is a Hamburg-based German artist who has dedicated herself professionally to painting since 2022. Her artistic journey is deeply rooted in her intercultural and academic experiences. After completing a specialized secondary education with a focus on design, Hirschfeld embarked on a transformative journey, spending eighteen months in the United States. She subsequently pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese language, Sinology, and Economics, a program that culminated in a year of professional and cultural immersion in China. Yet, her artistic and philosophical expressions have been shaped by more than just her time in China. She has consistently been captivated by the complexity and profundity of the Chinese language, the philosophical humanities, and the rebellious inquiries into the essence of life.

For Hirschfeld, courage is not the absence of fear but rather the realization that something else holds greater significance than fear itself. This insight proved pivotal in her decision to share her voice with the world, aspiring to foster human openness, honesty, and self-reflection. She refers to her artistic philosophy as:

Human Reflectophy Art.

In each of her artworks, Hirschfeld incorporates elements of historical Chinese philosophy. Her paintings serve as visual and linguistic mediums, intended to inspire human and social reflection. With a calligraphic aesthetic, each canvas features a singular Chinese aphorism that is accentuated through a deliberate interplay of colors and, at times, dynamic, untamed forms. Through her work, Hirschfeld underscores shared moral values and philosophical ideals between Eastern and Western cultures, striving to promote intercultural understanding and transcend human categorizations – a call for courage in the pursuit of openness.