Austrian sculptor Sandra Brugger (*1986) lives and works in Pettneu am Arlberg and Nesselgarten in Tyrol.

 

In 2013, she graduated as a sculptor from the Technical School for Art and Design in Elbigenalp (Tyrol). In the same year, she set up her own business as a freelance artist.

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Brugger has participated in 15 (inter)national symposia for sculpture. Her works has been exhibited nationally as well as in the United States, Germany and Italy, and can be found in private and public collections. In 2019, she was awarded first prize in the ART Award by the Professional Association of Visual Artists in Austria.

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Creative Process and Inspiration

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Sandra Brugger's creative process is a deeply meditative, transformative and personal journey. ‘During the creative process, I lose myself completely in my own world,’ she explains. She aspires to share this state with her collectors, inviting them to immerse themselves in her art and lose themselves in her works for a moment. As a versatile, intuitive artist, she focuses her energy and thoughts on creating works that evoke strength, joy and inner peace – she consciously chooses not to contribute to the negativity of the world and to focus on the light. Not out of repression, but out of conviction: what we nurture grows.

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She combines her training as a sculptor with many years of experience in the fields of mindset, personal development and spirituality. Drawing inspiration from nature, meditation and personal reflection, her work spans from abstract paintings to sculptural creations.

 

Often, she builds her pieces layer by layer using her self-made wood paste, crafted from wood shavings and sawdust, alternated with acrylic paints, and combines these with wood, concrete or stone. This meticulous process can take months or even years.

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‘I firmly believe that art can touch people on a deeper level – if they are willing to open themselves up to it. It is this connection that drives me: art that inspires, brings joy and transforms spaces into places of resonance,’ says Brugger.

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Brugger's works provide inspiration without being prescriptive. They invite viewers to interpret them for themselves – and perhaps to get a little closer to themselves in the process.

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In addition to inspiration and joy, Brugger's artworks, with their hidden messages, are also companions and gentle, regular reminders of the highest potential that lies within every human being.

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Each work is an invitation to look deeper and connect with one's own inner strength.

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“Every person carries a light within them – brought with them to this world. Art is my wealth, my medicine for the world that I have brought with me. First and foremost, I want to give people joy and inspiration, but for me, the whole thing has an even deeper meaning. The messages in my artworks become daily, loving reminders of your highest potential that shines within you.”

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U aRt MORE

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“I dream of a better world—and I know that I can help shape it through my art. From every artwork sold, I donate 5% to selected NGOs that are particularly close to my heart.”

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Exhibitions

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2025 Days of open studios „Kunst erleben in ganz Tirol“ Tyrol / Austria

2024 ART VIENNA - International Art Fair, The Stross Gallery / Orangerie Schönbrunn Vienna / Austria

2024 KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE PALM BEACH X Singulart / West Palm Beach / Florida (USA)

2022 Furniture store Föger Telfs / Tyrol / Austria

2022 “Graffiti & Unplugged 9.2” Sigmundsried Castle Ried / Tyrol / Austria

2021 „wood you agree?“, Rechelerhaus Gallery in Ladis / Tyrol / Austria

2021 „zArt“, zellArt – Ferry Porsche Congress Center, Zell am See / Salzburg / Austria

2021 Days of open studios „Kunst erleben“ Tyrol / Austria

2020 „Körperhaftes“, Raiffeisen Augenblick Gallery Tannheim / Tyrol / Austria

2020 „20x20“, Museum gallery Tarrenz / Tyrol / Austria

2020 24. ART Innsbruck / Tyrol / Austria

2019 ART-BOX Gallery St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2019 „Ephemera“ Kunstsalon Gallery Schönbrunn Palace Vienna / Austria

2019 „Begegnungen“, Kunstraum Pettneu am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2019 „Natural Moments“, Hegemann Gallery Munich / Germany

2019 Open Studio „Kunstforum Salvesen“ Tyrol / Austria

2019 „Ein Abend der besonderen Art“, Technical school for handcrafts and design Elbigenalp / Tyrol / Austria

2019 Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG Lech am Arlberg / Vorarlberg / Austria

2018 ART-BOX Gallery St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2018 „Graffiti & Unplugged 7.0” Sigmundsried Castle Ried / Tyrol / Austria

2018 Volksbank Tirol AG Landeck / Tyrol / Austria

2018 „VERONA BELLE ARTI VIENNA“ in Loggia Vecchia Piazza dei Signori Verona / Italy

2018 Exhibition Screening, Kunstschimmer 6 – International Art Fair Ulm / Germany

2018 Raiffeisenbank Oberland eGen Zams / Tyrol / Austria

2018 22. ART Innsbruck / Tyrol / Austria

2017 Volksbank Tirol AG St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2017 „Graffiti & Unplugged 6.0“ Sigmundsried Castle Ried / Tyrol / Austria

2017 „DREIDIMENSIONAL“ Kunstsalon Gallery Schönbrunn Palace Vienna / Austria

2017 Stage design for the 23rd Filmfest St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2016 Hotel Tannenhof 5***** Superior St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2016 „UsbekischÖsterreichischeFreundschaft“ Sigmundsried Castle Ried / Tyrol / Austria

2015 Stage design for the 21st Filmfest St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2015 “Symposium Exhibition”, Kunstraum Pettneu am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2014 AK Tyrolean art market Kitzbühel / Tyrol / Austria

2014 „Open-Air-Künstlerstraße“ Kitzbühel / Tyrol / Austria

2014 “Musica et Artificium” St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2013 Kaiser Art Neukirchen am Großvenediger / Salzburg / Austria

2011 AK Art Meeting Imst / Tyrol / Austria

 

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Sculptor Symposium

 

2020 Sculptor Symposium Kunstforum Salvesen Tarrenz / Tyrol / Austria

2019 V. International Sculptor Symposium Lindern/Oldenburg / Germany

2019 3rd International Artsymposium Schwabmünchen / Germany

2019 1st Sculptorsymposium Stams / Tyrol / Austria

2018 4th Kulinarik & Kunst Festival St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2018 Ice sculpture competition at "Art on Snow" Bad Hofgastein / Salzburg / Austria

2017 Sculptorsymposium Uderns / Tyrol / Austria

2016 3rd Kulinarik & Kunst Festival St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2015 4th Woodsymposium Saalbach-Hinterglemm / Salzburg / Austria

2015 Sculptorsymposion Pettneu am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2014 3rd Woodsymposium Saalbach-Hinterglemm / Salzburg / Austria

2013 2nd Woodsymposium Saalbach-Hinterglemm / Salzburg / Austria

2013 Snowsculpture Malbun / Liechtenstein

2012 Sculptorsymposium Wildschönau / Tyrol / Austria

2012 Sculptorsymposium Bad-Bayersoien – 3rd prize / Germany

 

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Publication

 

2020 catalogue „Gemeinsam für die Kunst“, Project of bildhau KG, Cologne / Germany

 

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Public Projects

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2025 Trophy design for “Der weisse Rausch“ St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2024 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2024 Trophy design for “Der weisse Rausch“ St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2023 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2022 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2021 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2021 Artistic interior design Intersport Tscherne Alpenstraße Salzburg / Austria

2020 Artistic design „The Great Valluga“ Shop St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2020 Artistic interior desing Intersport Okay Megastore Innsbruck / Tyrol / Austria

2019 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2018 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2018 „Falke“ project Ladis / Tyrol / Austria

2017 Artistic interior design Iglu-Lodge Oberstdorf / Germany

2017 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2017 „Origami Butterflies“ project St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol / Austria

2016 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2016 Artistic design of the water hiking trail in Ladis / Tyrol / Austria

2016 Snow Sculpture „Mountain Spirit“ Art on Snow Bad Hofgastein / Salzburg / Austria

2015 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2015 Snow Sculpture „In Gedanken“ Art on Snow Bad Hofgastein / Salzburg / Austria

2014 Artistic interior design Snow Village Hochötz / Tyrol / Austria

2014 Snow Sculpture „Schnee- und Eiscafé – Hommage à Dali“ Art on Snow Bad Hofgastein / Salzburg / Austria

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Awards

 

2019 1st prize, ART-Award „Ephemera“ - Professional Association of Fine Artists of Austria – Regional Association Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland - Category Sculpture, Ceramics, Art Installations

 

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Internships

 

2013 Josef Jehle Sculptor Kappl / Tyrol / Austria

2011 Johann Weinhart Sculptor Biberwier / Tyrol / Austria