Zoar Door c. 1938

This watercolor of a door was made by Fritz Boehmer, though the exact date it was painted is unknown. I am struck by the repetitive nature of the design, the eight squares in orange and green, each containing a similar motif that could be seeds or perhaps shells. I imagine Boehmer carefully rendering each square, perhaps in a meditative state, embracing the subtle variations that arise from handmade replication. There's something about the imperfect symmetry and the slight wobbles in the lines that make it feel so intimate and human. The colour choice is interesting. The muted orange against the bright green gives a sense of warmth, maybe evoking feelings of home or nature. It makes me wonder about Boehmer's connection to these colours and the stories they might hold. And what exactly is Zoar? Anyway, this artwork is a reminder of the power of art to transform the mundane into something meaningful. It's like Boehmer is having a conversation with us through this door.