In the Press 2025

1. “A Big Dream Filled with Her Own Studio.
A year ago, artist Ala Botnarescu opened her own studio in Scheidegg. But it hasn’t been easy.“

Published in ‘Der Westallgäuer’.

7. Oktober 2025.

Text & Photo: Anna Feßler.

🔗 Read the full article (in German) on the official website:
www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de

The regional newspaper Der Westallgäuer featured artist Ala Botnarescu and her journey of opening her own art studio in the heart of Scheidegg.

She exhibits drawings, abstract paintings, photographs, and handmade jewelry crafted from natural materials. While the first year brought challenges — especially in making a living solely from art — it also became a time of growth, experimentation, and community connection.

Inspired by nature, Ala incorporates leaves, seeds, and stones into her resin artworks and designs unique accessories.

Looking ahead, she plans to offer painting workshops to bring more people closer to the joy of creating art.

2. “Winner of the Staufner Art Exhibition Search Competition Determined.”

Published in ‘Oberstaufen Blättle’ Newspaper | Issue 14, Friday, July 4th, 2025.
Text: Jeannette Linderman.

🔗 Read the full article (in German) on the official website – see page 16:
www.oberstaufen.info

Last year, I received the Staufner Kunstpreis 2024 during the group exhibition alongside my colleagues from Künstlerkreis Oberstaufen.

This year, following tradition, I donated one of my artworks for the art treasure hunt held during the exhibition. I’m happy to share that after the drawing, my artwork was won by one of the visitors. 🎉

3. “Art Exhibition by Ala Botnarescu“.

Published in ‘Rathausbote 2’ | Markt Weiler-Simmerberg | Official Bulletin.

Februar 2025.

Text: Ronja Meister.

Photo: Anitsoy Veaceslav.

🔗 Read the full article (in German) on the official website – see page 26:
www.weiler-simmerberg.de

4. “Emotions as Inspiration – Art Exhibition by Ala Botnarescu”

Published in ‘WestallgäuPlus’ Newspaper. Issue No. 158
December 19, 2024 – January 30, 2025.

Text: Ronja Meister.

Photo: Anitsoy Veaceslav.

🔗 Read the full article (in German) on the official website – see page 5:
www.westallgaeuer-zeitung.de

“Weiler (erb). Starting in January, a new art exhibition will take place in the stairwell of the town hall. The Moldovan-born artist, graphic designer, and web designer Ala Botnarescu will exhibit some of her artworks there. Her abstract works combine psychological themes with natural elements.”