FLASH FOR EMPATHY is a series of several large-format works. Each work suggests a portrait but with three bars blocking a view like a blindfold. The series provides a wide margin of interpretation regarding one's media use and societal position. It raises questions and invites reflection, invites us to be more present, enjoy the current moment and pay attention to another person. The artist brings to canvas her subjective impressions of our rapidly changing coexistence. She explores the characteristics that determine our personal and social identity, such as sustainability, joy, empathy, reflection, enthusiasm, inner peace, and happiness. The intense and radiant color combinations speak of the artist's heartwarming faith that every individual is different and perfect in their special way. Every work in the series is unique, like an individual person.
The artist Andrea M. Weiss intends to inspire the viewers to reflect upon themselves, rediscover their true purpose and trust themselves more. Her work is also a call to take another look, raise the gaze, tune in to a person in front of you and establish a meaningful dialogue. Each painting is encased in a sturdy shadow gap steel frame to extend this positive message of confidence and sustainability. Now, it is complete.
Andrea M. Weiss is an artist from Münster, Germany. She organized 11 personal exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions in Germany, Spain and Switzerland. She has also exhibited her works at one of the most significant contemporary art exhibitions in Northern Germany, NordArt (Kunstwerk Carlshütte).
At solo exhibition at the gallery "Art Platz" in Riga, nine paintings from this series are displayed, created in 2019 – 2022.
