The small formats of Aargau artist Gabi Fuhrimann (1958–2021) draw viewers in. The mostly square, geometrically constructed paintings are laid out like a mosaic and often have a woman as the central motif, her body almost disappearing in the colour structure—but not quite. Our proximity to the painting creates an intimate viewing experience, like a devotional image, where we see the figure reading, dancing, and spreading her arms. This woman could be any one of us—and so the painting also becomes a reflection, even a mirror.

The Aargauer Kunsthaus collected works during the artist’s lifetime and is showcasing her work in the collection