Shirin Donia was born in Germany to Persian parents. She became aware of different cultures at a very early age: she has lived in the USA, Asia, South Africa, the Caribbean and Majorca. As a child, she began to record her impressions of these places with paintings. Her academic stud- ies in Great Britain and the USA further devel- oped her artistic talent. The artist has worked hard to develop a personal style. Here, organ- ic portraits, posters and abstract constructions combine together with an impressive intricacy, which fills the room.