Hall 9 2018

Nick Alm made this painting called ‘Hall 9’, and it really captures that feeling of being caught between spaces, both physically and maybe emotionally too. The way Alm handles the paint is so interesting. It's almost like he's sculpting with light and shadow, layering thin glazes to build up depth and atmosphere. Look closely at the doorway on the right. See how the warm light spills into the dark hallway, creating this incredible contrast? It's like a stage, and we're waiting to see what's going to happen next. The texture is also really subtle, you can almost feel the coolness of the wall against your skin. It reminds me a bit of Edward Hopper, in the way it captures a sense of quiet isolation. Ultimately, it's about those in-between moments, the ones where we're not quite here or there, but somewhere in between. It’s like a visual poem about the beauty of transition.