Astrid Stöfhas, born in Hamburg in 1973, is an artist and communication designer with more than 25 years of experience. She began painting large-scale abstract works at 18, earning early recognition from her community and first clients among family friends. Trained in communication design in Hamburg, she has since participated in many international exhibitions and symposia, which have shaped her artistic trajectory. Her practice spans oil, acrylic, ink, gold leaf, and metallic pigments, often combining abstraction with elements of text or collage.