In the philosophy of art, it is often argued that true beauty lies in the ability of a work of art to move the viewer and evoke a personal response .
Hella Ridder's paintings seem to do just that - they move you, stimulate your imagination and invite you to see and feel beyond the visible.
This is the sign of a powerful work of art that is able to speak a universal language across time and space that everyone can understand and interpret in their own way.