About

It all started when…

Gabriel Heimler and Anna Proc became best known in Wellington for their mural ‘The Mover’ on the wall of the Quality Hotel (till 2016 the Museum Hotel) nearby Te Papa. Wellingtonians chose ‘The Mover’ as the second-best public outdoor artwork of 2011.

Heimler was born in Paris, where he studied art before moving to Berlin. His mural on the Berlin Wall, ‘The Wall Jumper’ (1989), catapulted his 30-year career as an artist and is one of the most visited historical monuments in Berlin, a part of the East Side Gallery (over 3 million visitors per year). He was noted for thought-provoking paintings that feature social and historical themes.

Images from both the Berlin and Wellington murals are featured in the Lonely Planet guidebooks, 'Discover New Zealand' and 'Berlin Pocket'.

Heimler's art has been sold through Sotheby’s in New York as well as through galleries in Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt and Brussels, among others. In Berlin, he designed a room in the Art Hotel Luise.
Anna Proc has a background in cultural history and linguistics. She began working with Heimler conceptually for the Art Express, a travelling exhibition displayed in Berlin, Budapest and Essen.

In 2010, Heimler and Proc relocated to Wellington, receiving residency by virtue of their talent. In their artistry, they connect the female and male principles, and research New Zealand’s principles to incorporate cultural fusion. They underline individuality while showcasing a wide range of emotions.

In 2019 two of their artworks (New Era, Carved Surf) were displayed at the Beijing International Art Biennale.

A note from Karoline Müller, the owner of the Ladengalerie, in praise of Gabriel Heimler :

'Dear Gabriel Heimler,

From your new paintings, it is clear that you are doing well. You have made great strides in your presentation of content and form.

Greetings from Berlin,

Yours Karoline'