BIOGRAPHY
Franziska and Mercedes Welte
Franziska and Mercedes Welte, known as NONOS, work as a unified artistic entity at the intersection of sculpture and painting. Their practice unfolds through a refined dialogue between form and color, shaped by material precision and an intensive engagement with movement and spatial perception. International exhibitions affirm their position within contemporary art.
The works of NONOS have been exhibited internationally, including at Art Basel Miami, the Venice Biennale, and the Museum Stift Klosterneuburg, and are held in private and institutional collections. Their artworks are conceived as lasting sculptural presences, equally suited for distinguished private collections and architectural spaces.
Art that remains. Presence that grows.
NONOS stands for contemporary art born from movement, material, and intuition.
Collectors choose NONOS because they seek works that gain meaning over time.
An artistic language with continuity
NONOS have worked together as an artistic duo for years.
Their formal language has developed consistently from sculpture – expanding into wall works, painting, and spatial art.
This continuity creates trust.
Collectors recognize a signature that doesn’t follow trends – it expresses conviction.
Craftsmanship, authorship, and uniqueness
Each piece is created directly by the artists in their studio.
Form, surface, and color are never outsourced – but developed personally.
Even in technical processes, artistic control remains with NONOS.
The result: works with clear authorship and individual presence.
For collectors, this means:
No reproducible product – but a true artistic original.
Material, space, and time
NONOS carefully select their materials – bronze, carbon, canvas, pigments, resin.
These materials age with dignity and gain character over time.
Many works respond sensitively to light, space, and perspective.
This creates a living relationship between artwork, space, and collector.
Art is not consumed – it accompanies.
International presence & institutional context
NONOS works are collected internationally and shown in galleries, museums, and architectural environments.
This visibility anchors the works within the contemporary art discourse.
It creates references, context, and long-term relevance.
Collectors don’t just acquire a piece – they acquire a position.
Emotion and daily experience
A work by NONOS reveals its quality in daily life.
It transforms spaces, creates calm or tension, and invites repeated contemplation.
Many collectors describe their works as silent companions.
The relationship grows over time – not through volume, but through presence.
