Ode to Joy

Esther Ziher’s solo exhibition, “ODE TO JOY,” is currently on display at the Caelis Galeria in Shanghai.In her debut showcase as an emerging Dutch artist in China, Ziher aims to convey a vibrant palette of joy. The animals in her paintings celebrate the beauty of life, with elements such as flowers, heart shapes, and droplet cakes adorning the canvases. Embracing oneself with warmth, happiness, life, sunshine, and positive energy, the artist believes that these are essential for our mental well-being during these tumultuous times.

In this exhibition, Esther pays homage to the elegance of Giorgio Morandi and Monet, employing a unique approach. She utilizes acrylics, ink, ink spray, and charcoal on the canvas. For her, the joy of painting lies not only in the outcome but also in the process—a continual exploration and the pleasant surprises of not knowing the final result. It represents an artistic freedom of letting go and unleashing oneself.

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About the Artist

Esther Ziher

Naïf Expressionism

Born in the Netherlands with a pencil and brush in her hand and ever since she was a child an artlover in many ways. Esther's painting refers to small things in life which for her are the very most important. Such as love, family and friendship. Happiness, humour and warmth are the elements of her paintings.

She paints with acrylic on canvas and uses ink, ink spray, charcoal and oil pastels. She loves painting animals in a comical way and unrealistic as they have a very special place in her heart. The eyes of her characters have big round eyes and look a bit like goggle-eyes. The main characters are called Wipi (bird) and Pepe (frog). Nowadays Esther's paintings travel around the world to galleries, artdealers, art collectors and customers.

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About the Artist

Esther Ziher

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