Paintings by Nelleke Spinder.

Gallery open Thursday through Sunday from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Exhibition opening: August 22 at 3:00 PM. Finissage: August 29 at 2:00 PM.

In her paintings, Nelleke Spinder draws inspiration from social themes, dreams, and spirituality.

Drawing from her background as a remedial educationalist and educational manager, she highlights topics such as war, the refugee crisis, and violence against women.

Her work moves between impressionism and expressionism, with emotion, color, and symbolism taking center stage. Influences from artists such as Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, and Gustav Klimt are visible in her work.

With powerful colors, expressive lines, and symbolic shapes, Nelleke explores the subconscious, human connection, and the unity of the cosmos.

Her paintings invite viewers to look beyond everyday reality and reflect on what connects us as human beings.

Characteristics of her work: symbolism, color, social engagement, dreams, the subconscious, and spirituality.