Double Date 2017

Carrie Graber's "Double Date" is a masterclass in mood, achieved through a careful balance of light and shadow; the surface texture is so smooth, the forms seem almost to emerge from a dream.   I'm particularly drawn to how Graber handles the reflections in the pool. Instead of perfectly mirroring the scene above, they're distorted, blurred, almost like memories fading at the edges. The way she uses these reflections to add a layer of mystery, it feels like we're glimpsing not just a scene, but a feeling.   There's a cinematic quality to this painting, reminiscent of Edward Hopper, but with a contemporary twist. Both artists share an interest in capturing fleeting moments and the loneliness of modern life, using light and shadow to create a mood of quiet contemplation. Ultimately, Graber's work, like all great art, reminds us that painting is about so much more than just representation; it's about feeling, about creating a space for ambiguity and multiple interpretations.