Apr 062024
 

Botschafterin Her Excellency Anette Smolka-Woldan

Upper Austria is a state of Austria which borders Germany and the Czech Republic. The capital of Upper Austria is Linz, which offers a large density of culture, like the Lentos Art Museum. The well-known spa town of Bad Ischl is located in the south, also the emperor had a villa there.
Upper Austria has many lakes and mountains and is a perfect place for people which like to hike. Furthermore, Upper Austria is located on the Danube (A. Smolka-Woldan)
Anette Smolka-Woldan, born in 1969 in Schärding (Austria), is a visual artist, art educator, curator, and restorer. She initially trained as a carpenter before becoming a restorer for an antique dealer in Austria. She obtained her diploma in painting in 2002 and has since worked as a freelance artist, specializing in pen drawing, lithography, etching, oil painting, and sculpture. Her works often feature fantastical creatures and she has illustrated numerous children’s books, winning awards for her contributions. Smolka-Woldan has exhibited extensively in Austria and Germany since 2002 and has also served as a curator, introducing children to art and guiding visitors through the Kubin-Haus Zwickledt. She is actively involved in various artistic organizations. She has been an Ambassador of Užupis since 2023.