Own exhibition

Mr. Judge and his numerous works of art

Governor Peter Kaiser was also portrayed.(Bild: Dieter Arbeiter)

Ferlach's district judge Johann Kogelnig is not only known for his strictness in the courtroom. The Rosental native is also a passionate artist. Numerous Carinthian personalities can be admired in his latest "solo exhibition".

When the work in the courtroom is done, Johann Kogelnig swaps his judge's robe for a painter's coat. "I've been painting since I was a child," says the 55-year-old, who recently exhibited his latest works in Vienna. And after his stay in the Austrian capital, Mr. Rat will be heading straight back to Carinthia.

Nötscher Kreis meets modernity
At the Villa for forest in Klagenfurt, the Rosentaler, who bases his works on the Nötscher Kreis, is showing numerous portraits of Carinthians. "But they are not classic portraits, they are all given a modern touch. After all, who would expect someone to have a yellow or purple line on their face?" says Kogelnig in an interview with the "Kärntner Krone" newspaper.

In addition to portraits, Kogelnig also devotes himself to culture and animals.(Bild: Dieter Arbeiter)

Family and many personalities
His "solo exhibition" is not complete without one thing: "I've also exhibited lots of pictures of my wife and our children." And so the Kogelnig family joins Governor Peter Kaiser, entrepreneur Alfred Riedl and many other personalities from Carinthia and the entire Rosental valley.

Johann Kogelnig's "solo exhibition" can be admired at the Villa for forest until November 14. On November 8, there will be a reading by Alexander Cimzar as well as musical entertainment with the Carinthian Vocal Ensemble.