Pauline Rintsch’s figurative paintings explore the subtleties of human experience, portraying intimate moments with a balance of realism and poetic abstraction. Working primarily in oil on paper, she allows pigments to bleed and layer across the surface, creating a translucent effect that reveals the texture beneath and conveys a sense of immediacy and fragility. Her compositions often focus on human interaction and introspection, capturing gestures, expressions, and states of vulnerability. By using cropped frames and close-up perspectives, Rintsch intensifies the viewer’s engagement, emphasizing the psychological depth and emotion. Rintsch’s work navigates the tension between clarity and ambiguity, where familiar forms are imbued with subtle surreal qualities, inviting reflection on the layered narratives and emotional landscapes present in everyday life. Through her nuanced handling of form, color, and space, she investigates the complexities of identity, intimacy, and the human condition. ...
