We are delighted to welcome Anke Roker back to Scotland for her second solo exhibition, Atmosphere.
‘To blow the earth or anything self-clear; Moisture and color and odor thicken here. The hours of daylight gather atmosphere.' Robert Frost, Atmosphere
Anke Roder explores the horizon as a place of light, silence, and reflection. Her seascapes and landscapes capture the subtle transitions of time—the shimmer of light in sky and water, and the quiet rhythm of nature.
Light falls low over the land, dynamic and constantly shifting. During a walk, one can clearly observe this continuous transformation of atmosphere, light, and colour: moments when light adds a special accent to the landscape, clouds drift, and colours suddenly flare up. At other times the wind rises, and the entire surface of the water changes from light to dark, shadowed by the pattern of the waves.
Living near the ocean, Roder experiences a landscape in constant motion under the influence of tides and weather. The essence of the seascape is captured in her paintings through movement and gesture, transforming coastal views into expansive fields of colour.
Colour is a vital part of life. Diffused light on cloudy days enriches and saturates the tones of the landscape. The gradual colour shifts of the seasons are reflected in tranquil compositions of horizons and skies reflected in water. The low position of the sun marks the beginning and end of the day with an intensity of warm colour.
Roder is fascinated by the idea that everything repeats itself: clouds have been moving across land and sea since the beginning of time; light ignites at the start and end of the day; and nights glow in deep shades of blue. Time becomes eternal in the constant rhythm of day and night, of colours shining and fading away.
