Hélène Riedel

Summary: Brussels artist Hélène Riedel (1901-1991) holds an exceptional position in the 20th century art of painting. Riedel developed her own style and very personal themes, apart from the great artistic trends. Her paintings are neither abstract, nor slavishly realistic. Starting from the omnipresent magic, she depicts the essence of things from her own point of view. In rich shades of yellow, red or blue, she gives shape to abstract cathedrals, brightly lit cities, industrial sites, woods, or - in another register - an exuberant flora and fauna. In strong contrasts, she portrays the conflict between light and dark, between good and bad. As an inventory of Hélène Riedel's large oeuvre, the annotated catalogue holds a selection from the more than 5000 works she created. A magnificent tribute to this very special artist.