In the work of Susanne Meier zu Eissen-Rau, a multilayered dialogue unfolds between perception, materiality, and movement. Her painting develops in serial bodies of work, each dedicated to a specific inquiry -ranging from atmospheric states and the sensation of openness to the experience of light, dynamism, and inner motion. The starting point for her practice often lies in fleeting moments: a reflection of light along a path, the expanse of a landscape seen while traveling, the impression of acceleration or stillness. From such observations, Susanne distills images that do not depict reality but condense the essence of a moment. Her works emerge through an experimental, process-driven approach. Layers, textures, and diverse materials -both visual and tactile -interact to create depth and resonance. Susanne moves between abstraction and subtle figuration, combining gestural marks with structural elements to form spaces that appear at once open and concentrated. At the core of her practice lies the question of how emotion, perception, and movement can become visible. The resulting paintings function as atmospheric fields -sites where light densifies, color becomes rhythm, and movement turns palpable.a They invite viewers into spaces that reveal themselves not through explanation but through experience, opening room for sensation, reflection, and inner resonance.
