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In the refined world of fine art, it is rare to find artists who discover their true calling later in life. Yet these stories often carry a quiet strength and depth that cannot be imitated. Alina Knott is one of those rare examples.
She was born in 1975 in Ukraine and chose a path that seemed far away from the arts. After studying economics, she worked as a customs broker and later in the demanding oil industry for twelve years. Her early career was built on precision, endurance and resilience. These qualities became the foundation of her artistic practice many years later.
During this time, art was not yet her profession, but beauty and emotion were already part of her life. Music became her sanctuary. At the grand piano she found a world where numbers and routine could not follow. She immersed herself in the works of Bach, Rachmaninoff, Morricone and Einaudi. In those hours she nurtured her sensitivity and inner depth, preparing a ground that would one day carry her painting.
When she moved from Ukraine to Germany, a quiet change began. Surrounded by cultural richness and the legacy of German automotive design, she picked up a brush for the first time. That simple act became a turning point. The discipline of her past and the sensitivity from her years with music came together on canvas.
Her art grew out of lived experience, not youthful ambition. Each brushstroke held precision and presence. Each canvas became a record of a life deeply felt. From the beginning, Alina’s work carried an unmistakable signature: a harmony of strength and emotion, clarity and soul.
When Alina Knott first painted a Porsche, she did not simply see a car. She saw elegance, strength and vitality. For her, a Porsche was never only a machine. It was a cultural icon, a symbol of German design excellence and a work of art in itself. She looked beyond polished metal and precise engineering to discover something deeper. The curves, the balance of design and power — all of it became a subject with soul, worthy of reverence on canvas.
Her fascination with speed began long before she ever picked up a brush. She took part in races and rallies, surrounded by the hum of engines and the thrill of competition. She felt the force of acceleration, the adrenaline of sharp corners, the emotions of victory and loss. These experiences became part of her, living within her long before she began to paint. When she finally turned to art, that energy resurfaced. What she brought to canvas was not simply a car but the raw feeling of motion and presence she had truly lived.
When Alina paints, she does not reproduce cold technical shapes. She transforms them into presences that seem alive. Her Porsche paintings hold a vibration, a pulse you can almost feel. They shimmer not only with oil but with memory and passion. They are about more than steel and engineering. They are about the heartbeat of motion itself, about the human connection to speed, elegance and beauty.
Yet Alina’s vision extends far beyond cars. She paints people and animals with the same intensity, searching for the presence beneath the surface. For her, the essence is never in the outline alone but in the soul behind it. A gaze, a gesture, the quiet dignity of a creature — these are the truths she captures. “I do not just paint objects,” she says. “I paint what they make me feel.” This belief runs through all her work. It explains why her paintings are not only visual records but experiences filled with emotion and lived memory.
Every canvas becomes a love letter — to speed and precision, to character and spirit, to the harmony between power and presence. With each new work, Alina Knott shows how oil becomes emotion and how art can turn steel into soul.
Discover the Porsche Art Book a visual celebration of automotive excellence.
Alina Knott: The Soul of Porsche on Canvas — a story of awakening, where maturity becomes the starting point and passion fuels creativity. From the rigidity of industry to the freedom of painting, Alina found her true nature in color, light, and form. In her hands, Porsche becomes a symbol of power, elegance, and allure. These are not just portraits of champions — they are the pulse of emotion, the breath of freedom, the movement of the soul. Each canvas is a revelation, where lines become feelings and metal begins to speak.
This book is a tribute to a woman who can hear the heartbeat in the roar of an engine — and transform passion into art.
This is the first official edition of the book, published in 2025. It marks the debut of Alina Knott’s Porsche artworks in book form — a true collector’s item.
The book comes in classic A4 dimensions (297 × 210 mm) and is printed in a wide, landscape format – ideal for showcasing the full visual impact of each painting. Hardcover with thread stitching and matte paper (170 gsm / 110 lbs) ensure a premium, lasting feel.
All texts and descriptions in the book are written in English, making it accessible to an international audience.
"The Soul of Porsche on Canvas" belongs to the category of fine art. It presents Alina Knott’s original Porsche paintings as collectible, high-quality prints — created for art lovers, collectors, and design enthusiasts alike.
The book is available for €119. It includes premium print quality, carefully curated content, and over 70% full-page visuals — a lasting piece for anyone passionate about art and automotive beauty.
Curated by Uli Hack, known for his Formula 1 posters, this opulent volume unites 24 international artists who share one fascination: the iconic Porsche. Among them are Marcello Petisci, Nicolas Hunziker, Dexter Brown — and Alina Knott (pages 4, 107, 112-117). Across oil paintings and bold digital works, each artist reinterprets the lines and legends from Zuffenhausen. The Porsche 911 takes center stage as both muse and masterpiece. From New York to the Scottish Highlands, this collection shows how form and speed inspire art today.
This book is more than a tribute. It’s a kaleidoscope of Porsche’s cultural impact — told through color, shape, and vision.
A large-format hardcover book with 248 pages, offering an impressive visual experience. The generous dimensions make it ideal for presenting detailed artworks in full impact and clarity.
All texts are presented bilingually in English and German, making the book accessible to an international audience.
A curated selection of contemporary artworks inspired by Porsche — ranging from classic oil paintings to digital compositions — by 24 artists from around the world.
The book is currently out of stock through regular retailers. However, you may contact Alina directly for a signed copy, subject to availability.
About the Artist:
Alina Knott is a Ukrainian-born artist based in Germany, internationally recognized for her vivid, emotionally resonant oil paintings of Porsche automobiles. She works between two studios: one in Berlin — a city whose vibrant art scene deeply informs her practice — and another in Heiligendamm, on the Baltic Sea, where the soft, ever-shifting light imbues the landscape with a quiet, lyrical poetry. Tagging along wherever she goes is her Jack Russell, Davy — parttime muse, full-time troublemaker, and the unofficial CEO of naps and snack breaks. The interplay between these two environments shapes her artistic vision, seamlessly blending the intensity of urban life with the meditative stillness of the coast.
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