Artist's Statement

Clara’s abstract minimalism has a strong focus on neutral and monochromatic tones and is often enriched by a variety of textures. Her apparently silent paintings hide countless layers of mark-making, collages, and textures. They are allusive to the urban roughness of Berlin and other cities that deeply influenced Clara’s aesthetic. In their essence, they are a metaphor for the personal traits that Clara appreciates the most: quietness and self-reflection hiding a deep, kind, and compassionate core that needs to be discovered. Clara’s interpretation of minimalism is not emptiness, but rather introspection; it’s about the silence that precedes a meaningful conversation and an invitation to look beyond the surface.