Martha Angelika Felicitas (MAF) Räderscheidt, born on June 20, 1952, in Augsburg, has become a vital force in Germany’s contemporary art scene. Her career spans decades, characterized by a seamless blend of tradition and innovation that has solidified her as a significant figure in the arts.

Räderscheidt began her artistic journey at the Kölner Werkschulen, where she studied under Marianne Kohlscheen-Richter. Early in her career, she gained recognition for her small-format etchings, intricate works that revealed rich, erotic narratives through meticulous detail. These etchings marked the beginning of a diverse and dynamic artistic trajectory.

By the 1980s, Räderscheidt expanded her repertoire to include paintings, charcoal drawings, performances, and installations, demonstrating her adaptability and continual growth. Her influence extended beyond her art as she lectured at FH Köln and contributed to the feminist magazine Emma.

Her creative endeavors were not confined to traditional mediums. She collaborated with Stephan Everling on the crime novel Mitternachtsmosaik and reached broader audiences through her “Rheingalerie” initiative on Cologne’s Center TV. Online, her Daily Painting Blog, “A Painting a Day keeps the Doctor away,” further showcased her relentless dedication to her craft.

As the granddaughter of Marta Hegemann and Anton Räderscheidt, MAF’s artistic lineage is profound. Despite the devastation of her life’s work in the 2021 flood disaster, her resilience shone through with the establishment of “Fluchtpunkt,” reaffirming her indomitable spirit.

MAF Räderscheidt is a beacon of artistic endurance and evolution, her journey a testament to unwavering dedication and creative exploration.