Bed 1935 - 1942

Richard Reimer's watercolor "Bed" renders a simple object in a limited palette, emphasizing its form and presence. The washes of color—the beige, the lavender, the woodgrain—they create a sense of depth without fussy detail. Look closely, and you'll see how the paint is applied in thin, transparent layers, allowing the paper's surface to peek through. This technique gives the work an airy, ethereal quality. The white outline around the bed isn't just a boundary; it makes the bed float on the page, highlighting its shape and isolating it for closer inspection. Reimer is simplifying the world to its essential components. It reminds me a little of Agnes Martin's quiet geometries, where the emotional impact comes from the barest of means. Ultimately, "Bed" invites us to slow down, look closer, and appreciate the beauty of simplicity.