Pauline Hoyer paints from a place of deep interior listening. Rooted in spirituality and shaped by personal darkness, the work that emerges from this practice carries a quiet but persistent faith that pain is not wasted, that connection is possible, and that a painting can reach where words cannot. For Pauline Hoyer, art is not self-expression in the conventional sense. It is closer to a conversation with something larger, a process of allowing what already exists to become visible.

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Can you pinpoint a single moment in your life when you realized art was not just a  passion but your purpose? 

It wasn't a single moment, but more of a gradual awakening. I've loved painting for as long  as I can remember, but for a long time it felt like a hobby, something that brought me joy  and was a part of my identity. Over the years, however, I began to notice something  deeper - I remember feeling, very clearly, that through my art I could touch people, even  strangers. That's when I understood that art wasn't just something I loved; it was my way  of reaching into someone's inner world. To be an artist is my way of transforming my  sensitivity and inner depth – without art it would be wasted. I knew I had to become an  artist when I realized, my depth is a spiritual gift and there is a reason why I got blessed  with it. 

Does spirituality or a connection to something larger than yourself influence your  creative process?  

Absolutely. Spirituality us the essence of my creative life. My creative process is guided by  connection – to nature, the creation, God. It feels like a dialogue between me and  something larger, and that flow of inspiration shapes the forms, colors, and symbols in my  work. When I sit in front of a blank canvas, I don't always know exactly what will emerge;  instead, I tune into a feeling, a frequency I want to feel. Sometimes, it even feels like the  painting already exists, and I am just helping it manifest into the physical world. Spirituality  allows me to move beyond the surface, to create art that resonates not just visually, but  emotionally. For me, painting feels so close to God, because I have faith in something  what cannot be seen yet. 

Do you believe an artist's passion is something destinied or a conscious choice? 

I think it's a blend of both. There is a pull, a force that feels almost detinied – like a calling  that cannot be ignored. But destiny alone is not enough. To turn passion into purpose, it  requires conscious choice and discipline. Chosing to give your life to art, is an intentional  act. The tension between destiny and choice creates a powerful dynamic - the pull of your  calling, combined with the commitment to honor it, shapes the depth and authenticity of  your work. I think, it's not just about the calling, but more if you're willing to answer the call.

What do you think is the most meaningful role an artist plays in society today? 

I think the most meaningful role on an artist today is to be a healer, a mirror, a guide. In a  world filled with distraction, fear, and division, art can awaken reflection. My experience  has shown me that art can reach places words cannot; it can touch the hidden corners of  someone's heart, evoke emotions they've long buried, and provide a sense of  understanding. As someone who has walked through really dark times of the soul and  found answers in both, God and my creative expression, I feel called to offer that  experience to others. A true artist is naturally an alchemist, he turns pain into paintings. 

If you could communicate just one core message through your entire body of work,  what would it be?  

Everything is connected, and healing is always possible. Through my art, I want to remind  people that we are all part of something larger. I want to show that pain and suffering are  not wasted; they can become the source of understanding, empathy, and creation. My  work invites viewers to pause and connect with their own inner world. If someone feels a  flicker of hope, comfort, or divne presence through my paintings, the purpose of my art has been fulfilled.  

Can art be truly therapeutic? Have you experienced its healing power personally, or  seen it impact others? 

Oh yes. I truly believe that art created from a state of consciousness, can heal the artist  first – and then the viewer. Paiting allows me to express emotions too heavy for words, to  externalize my pain, and to find a sense of peace within the chaos. When I was a child, I  used to draw situations and problems I've been overthinking – getting them on paper  made them get out of my head. I want my art to remind people that pain and struggle are  not wasted – they can be transmuted into insight, compassion and creative energy.  

How do you envision the evolution of your work in the coming years? 

I see my work evolving as an ongoing journey of awakening for myself, my viewers, and  the world. I'm interested in pushing the emotional and spiritual depth of my paintings while  experimenting with larger formats or maybe even murals. My vision is to create modern spiritual art that isn't hidden in sakral places, but building  safe spaces in peoples everyday lifes. I want each painting to become a portal for the  inner world, a living space for understanding and healing. Creating art that brings the soul  back to itself and maybe even God, is my mission in life, and I truly believe that those who  are seeking for light - can always find it in my art.

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What runs through this conversation, beneath every answer, is a consistent sense of devotion to the work, to the viewer, and to something beyond both. Pauline Hoyer does not paint to be seen, but to offer a space where others might see themselves more clearly. That is a rare and deliberate ambition, and one that gives the work its particular quality of stillness. The canvas, in this practice, is never just a surface. It is an open door.