Simply Red 

Cathrine Edlinger-Kunze’s portrait, "Simply Red", is a striking study in color and form. The dominant red hues immediately capture our attention, creating a visceral impact. Notice how Edlinger-Kunze uses broad strokes of red to define not just the hair but also the background, which bleeds into the subject, blurring the boundaries between figure and ground. This technique prompts a deeper consideration of identity, and the way our environment shapes who we are. The contrast with the grey tones in the lower part of the canvas, provides a muted base, allowing the red to pulsate with a life of its own. The composition is deceptively simple, yet it evokes complex emotions. The gaze of the subject, slightly averted, adds a layer of introspection. Edlinger-Kunze challenges the traditional portrait, presenting a raw and immediate representation. This use of color and form moves beyond mere representation, becoming a commentary on the intensity of emotion and the fluidity of identity.