I am an art student at the Art Academy Hamburg, working across painting, sculpture, and digital media. Although my practice spans multiple mediums, I am primarily recognised as a contemporary painter known for figurative works that blend emotional cubism, abstraction, and realism. My artistic focus centres on identity and perception, particularly how individuals navigate relationships within society by adopting multiple roles.
Through vibrant oil paintings and monochromatic charcoal drawings, I explore how people integrate or distance themselves in shifting social contexts. Each work begins with a rough coloured sketch, often inspired by a character I have observed over time.
My latest series, Grand Era, is shaped by my experience working on an ocean liner, a symbol of intercontinental connection. The series portrays individuals transitioning fluidly between personal and professional identities, united by the desire to experience real-time travel and aspire toward a brighter future.
At its core, my work intents to contribute to broader discussions on identity, societal roles, and the evolving nature of interpersonal relationships. I seek to highlight the complexities of human adaptability and the delicate balance required to meet the demands of social existence. Open question remaining – which of the multiple roles we take on is the “original” ?
Biography
Victoria Moses (1990, Hamburg) is a contemporary artist in her final year of Illustration and Painting at the Hamburg Academy of Arts. Working across painting, sculpture, and digital media, she explores human role distribution and the relationships individuals build within society.
Her recent series Grand Era draws on her experience working aboard an ocean liner, a long‑standing symbol of intercontinental connection. The works portray people shifting between multiple social identities, moving fluidly from personal to professional spheres. A single figure may appear as worker, family member, friend, or community participant, each role shaped by distinct expectations. By emphasizing these layered identities, Moses reflects on human adaptability and the balance required to meet social demands.
Her practice contributes to broader conversations about identity, social roles, and evolving relationships. In 2025, she took part in group exhibitions in Hamburg and Paris, made the longlist for the Women United ART PRIZE, and received an Artistic Merit Award from the Luxembourg Art Prize. In spring 2026, she celebrated her first solo exhibition – Grand Era – in her hometown of Hamburg.