“Painting is an universe withhout borders for me, because i can make my wings spring and fly where ever i want.”

Silke Host

Born in Germany, Silke Host has been passionate about art and design since her youth. With a background in decorating, she has lived in Eckbolsheim, France, since 1998, where she has established her studio and continues to pursue her artistic passion.

Silke immersed herself in the world of art early on, starting with pencil and charcoal drawings that captured the beauty of the human form on paper and canvas. Over time, her artistic journey led her to experiment with acrylics, a medium that opened up new avenues of expression for her.

Since 2016, Silke has primarily focused on acrylic painting on large canvases, using various techniques to create striking, three-dimensional works of art. Her creations, designed for interior decoration, encompass a wide range of themes and appeal to a broad audience. In her female-centric artistic universe, you will find portraits, animal depictions, and nudes, with a particular emphasis on portraying women.

Silke is especially fascinated by the ability to capture the magic and unique aura of each woman on canvas. For her, physical appearance is secondary; what truly matters is the energy, femininity, and sensuality that radiate from her subjects. Each of her works is a celebration of this subtle and timeless inner beauty.

Another recurring element in her creations is the hummingbird, a symbol of the sun, love, and the joy of life. This small, vibrant bird represents for Silke the fullness of life and the beauty of existence—values she seeks to express through her art.

Alongside her artistic practice, Silke has gained extensive knowledge in various technical aspects: color theory, light and shadow, composition, drawing, perspective, and portrait painting. She also shares her expertise in acrylic, watercolor, gouache, collage, and plastic arts through painting classes for children and adults in her studio.

For Silke, painting is primarily about freedom. She finds in the solitude of creation a place of peace and serenity, where she can detach from daily life and retreat into her own inner world. Painting is her refuge, where she feels safe and fully fulfilled.

What motivates Silke can be summed up by a quote from Pablo Picasso:
“There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who, thanks to their art and intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun.”