The Perfect Read 

Carrie Graber created this captivating oil painting called "The Perfect Read" sometime after 1975, the year of her birth. The painting captures a scene of leisure and introspection. Sunlight streams into a modern interior, illuminating a figure engrossed in a book. The scene is awash with a sense of quiet, of a moment stolen away from the rush of daily life. But it also resonates with questions of class, of who has the luxury to spend their time in such a way. The domestic setting, often considered a feminine space, challenges conventional narratives. Graber seems to be asking us to consider how spaces shape our experiences, how they offer refuge and reflection. This painting invites us to reflect on the simple act of reading, on the moments of peace we carve out for ourselves. It holds space for the tension between the comfort of privilege and the quiet revolution of personal time.