In this impressive, cave-like setting, Seeber presents among others her latest series of works, «Taxi» and «Knitt». The paintings in the «Taxi» series are dynamic, colorful and, as is often the case with Seeber, characterized by different pictorial elements. In most of the works from this series a part-brick wall appears, giving support to the otherwise freely floating motifs: water, a hint of sea landscapes, fruits, naked bodies or pink colored, amorphous planes that are readable as a reminiscence of the skin. The artist also interweaves graphic and painterly elements in this series.

In contrast to these expressive compositions, she presents a systematic approach in the «Knitt» series: «Discarded» works by the artist, which were never intended for exhibitions, have been overlaid with a regular, comprehensive «knitting pattern». The underlaid motifs made unrecognizable appear here and there between the «knit stitches», producing hints of ​​narratives - «as if from the unconscious, from the past,» says the artist.

Along with these most recent works we also present examples for the «Getaways» and the «Escape» series. They are characterized by a comparatively calm way of painting and by earthy colored planes. A singular and large abstract form often dominates the composition of these pictures, and often this abstract element also adopts features of an object. For this series, Seeber imposed self-made conditions on her way of painting that she terms «elegant palette and no conflict». The artist as well as the viewer can dive into contemplation when facing these paintings. As suggested by the title, they allow for an escape into a meditative and balanced color space.

Held together by the landscape-like mural, our exhibition offers a representative overview of Seeber's current work and illustrates the characteristic power, diversity and innovation of her painterly approach.

Deborah Keller