Nest 2013

Eckart Hahn made this surrealist painting called Nest, and look at the way he plays with hyperrealism and unlikely objects! It feels like a dreamscape made of plastic bags, rope, and what looks like a rubber chicken. I bet Hahn was thinking about the oddness of everyday objects and how they can transform when placed in an unusual situation. There’s a playful, almost absurd quality here, right? The smooth, glossy texture of the blue bags contrasts with the roughness of the rope, while that strange chicken figure dangles in between. I'm really drawn to how Hahn uses light and shadow, giving depth to the flat surface. He’s in conversation with Magritte and other surrealists, pushing the boundaries of what we consider “real.” This isn't just about replicating reality, it's about bending it, twisting it, and inviting us to question what we see. Hahn reminds us that art can be a playground for the imagination, and I love the idea of artists speaking to one another across time through their strange and wonderful visions!