Bedroom 2019

Nick Alm’s painting “Bedroom” captures an intimate moment with a muted, dreamlike palette. I can imagine Alm carefully building up layers, each stroke contributing to the overall mood of the piece. There’s a stillness here, but also a sense of vulnerability. The texture, the way the light catches the folds of the sheets, it all feels so considered. It reminds me of the quiet introspection in Hammershøi's interiors. The slightly open door, the sleeping figure, maybe they are symbolic? The gentle light filtering through the window evokes a sense of peace, or is it loneliness? Either way, Alm invites us to project our own feelings. This piece resonates with the ongoing conversation between painters across generations, each exploring the depths of human experience through the language of paint. Painting isn’t just about what you see; it's about how you feel, and what you bring to the encounter.