The various Seattle-views breathe a similar mood of silence, as if the world would stop for a moment and no sound would disturb this moment. Such moments occur, unfortunately seldom enough in our rushing world, full of constant noise. It is all the more most precious to find them caught in these paintings.

Naturally, as usual with any exhibition, the right composition of display and lighting adds essentially to that effect intended for the respective paintings. Here it is done with such care, finest artistic sensitivy and experience for these intentions which leaves no wish open. Only once I couldn’t fully agree with the placement: as the tiny but so serene ‘Girl Reading a Magazine’ (in yellow) hangs alone on a wide wall, looking a bit lost and lonely there. Maybe no suitable ‘partner’ was to be found…

But right: These paintings do no longer need any assistance. Indeed they fend for themselves, and they deserve our unreserved attention and estimation.

AR