Tenderness in Space and Color

Already upon entering the former retail space, it became clear: This is not just about art in the classical sense, but about a holistic experience. The walls and ceiling were covered with large, pastel-colored paintings – shades of rose, apricot, cream, and coral merged with energetic brushstrokes into a dynamic yet gentle composition. Into this picturesque structure, Chkoutova wove translucent textiles – fragile, woven objects that floated in the space like veils, like memories, like bodies.

What makes this work so special is the way it takes the place seriously: the spatial conditions of the venue are not overcome, but integrated. Instead of a neutral white cube, visitors experience a space that breathes, that does not deny its history, but rewrites it – through color, light, and movement. Chkoutova creates an atmosphere that is both fragile and self-assured. The space becomes a sensitive body, a mirror of our own perception.

This exhibition is part of a larger series realized as part of the frames project in Gmunden and with the support of the European Capital of Culture Salzkammergut 2024. The aim of the format is to provide temporary spaces for young and established artists while simultaneously activating the urban center. Chkoutova's intervention is a particularly successful example of how art not only displays but also transforms.

With "Queens," Sevda Chkoutova has created a quiet, luminous place – a fabric of color, light, and feminine presence. Her work touches not through spectacle, but through sensitivity, openness, and depth. An invitation to pause, to engage, and to hear the subtle tones of art anew.