Exhibitions
The magic of the eye gaze
In painting, the magic of the moment opens up to me,
I carry it out into the outside world and invite you in,
to share this moment with me in the contemplation of my works…
Hella Ridder
In focus
Outlook for upcoming encounters
Current exhibitions
Currently shown exhibitions with vernissage, duration and accompanying formats.
Emotional Topographies – What Remains Unspoken
The exhibition brings together current works that deal with emotional topographies as inner landscapes – states that are articulated beyond language.
Color and ductus function as carriers of inner experience.
They condense memory, perception and that which eludes immediate naming.
The presentation takes place in a deliberately set spatial context at Lohe Castle
– between historical substance and contemporary stillness.
The location is not a backdrop, but a resonating space for a concentrated examination of the works.
Vernissage
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Schloss Lohe, Werl
Champagne reception in the entrance hall from 18:30
Opening of the exhibition approx. 19:00
The vernissage is designed as a concentrated framework in which I will use selected works to introduce the underlying question and my artistic approach and open up this approach together in the room.
This is followed by selected finger food and subtle music,
to linger in the open resonance field of the works and to deepen conversations.
Participation & registration
The guest list for the vernissage is limited.
Prior personal registration is required for participation.
Consideration is given in the order in which applications are received.
A waiting list may be kept.
Registration & information:
info@hella-ridder.de
(You will receive personal feedback after your registration).
Artist talk – Closing of the exhibition
Sunday, March 29, 2026
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Lohe Castle, Werl
At the end of the exhibition there will be an artist talk in which I will talk about the works on display, the context in which they were created and the underlying issues.
Participation requires prior registration.
Participation will be considered in the order in which registrations are received.
Registration:
info@hella-ridder.de
Exhibition visit after the vernissage
If it is not possible to attend the opening evening,
the exhibition can be visited until March 29, 2026 by prior appointment.
I would be happy to take the time for a personal conversation during a visit to my studio and exhibition.
Registration:
info@hella-ridder.de
Upcoming art moments
From April 2026
Atelier Schloss Lohe - View of the historic gallery corridor
Impressions – Vernissage
July 10, 2025
Upcoming art moments at Lohe Castle
The following art moments provide an insight into the coming months and the development of current works.
All formats take place in my studio and exhibition rooms and are deliberately designed for small groups.
April – Glazing & signing new works
April 16, 2026
In April, a new series of works completes its artistic development process.
The works are provided with the final varnish, signed by hand and presented in this condition for the first time.
May – Open studio
Preview date (invited guests)
(Thursday in May)
As part of a preview event, invited guests will be given a preview of current works and new developments.
The event is deliberately kept small and allows for a concentrated exchange in the room.
Open studio
(Sunday in May)
On Sunday, the studio opens its doors to interested visitors. They will have the opportunity to see the original works as well as their creation, ask questions and experience the atmosphere of the rooms.
The focus is on the direct impression and the conversation on site.
June – Art breakfast
(Sunday in June)
On a Sunday morning, the studio opens for a small art breakfast.
A quiet atmosphere creates space for conversations about art and perception.
July – Afterwork Art Experience No. 3
(Thursday in July)
The Afterwork Art Experience combines a visit to the exhibition with a relaxed end to the day.
Short impulses on artistic attitude accompany the evening.
August & September – Vernissage, artist talk & exhibition
(Thursday in August)
A new exhibition will open in August with a vernissage.
An accompanying artist talk during the exhibition period will conclude this cycle.
Further art moments will be added on an ongoing basis.
Art moments - In planning
as of 4/2026
C.A.R. Contemporary Art Ruhr - Zeche Zollverein
Impressions of my presented works
2022
In planning
Further exhibitions, art moments and collaborations are in preparation.
As soon as dates and participation are fixed,
information on planned exhibitions and participation in art fairs is published here.
A charity event is also planned for the run-up to Christmas,
in which a work is auctioned off for the benefit of a charitable project.
Cooperation with suitable partners is planned in this context.
Be preferably informed
Current exhibitions and insights from the studio
Further exhibitions are currently being planned.
Upcoming dates will be published in my newsletter
as soon as possible.
Atelier Schloss Lohe - Historic gallery corridor
Impressions of the exhibition
“Focused on Visions and Dreams”
10.07. -10.08.2025
Exhibitions & Art Events 2026
After Work Art Experience
22.01.2026
“Winter Wonderland”
Lohe Castle, Werl
Exhibitions & Art Events 2025
Solo exhibitions
10.07.-10.08.2025
“Focused on Visions and Dreams”
Lohe Castle, Werl
25.05.-26.05.2025
Open studio
Lohe Castle, Werl
01.08.2024.-31.12.2025
“Infinite Horizons “
Steigenberger Grandhotel, Heringsdorf/Usedom
14.11.2024.-31.04.2025
“Focused Meditation”
Lohe Castle, Werl
Art fairs - SOLO
07.11.-09.11.2025
ARTe Art Fair Dortmund Westfalenhalle
Art Fairs - GA
03.04.-06.04.2025
ARTEXPO New York Artbox.Projects
New York Artweeks, Pier 36 Manhattan, New York/ USA
Group exhibitions
01.01.-31.12.2025
Bota Art Gallery, Mutters/Tyrol
15.05.-18.05.2025
“Innsbruck Gallery-Week “
Artur Nikodem Museum and Bota Art Gallery, Mutters/Tyrol
01.05.-31.5.2025
Thomson , Gallery, Zug/Switzerland
01.03.-31.03.2025
Art Bar Grenada Gallery, St. George’s Grenada
01.02.-28.02.2025
Casa del Arte, Palma/Spain
01.01.-31.01.2025
Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin
After Work Art Experience
30.10.2025
“Creating Magical Moments”
Lohe Castle, Werl
Exhibitions 2024
Solo exhibitions
“Focused Meditation”
Lohe Castle, Werl
“Horizons II”
Steigenberger Grandhotel, Heringsdorf/Usedom
“Chaos explained”
Atlanic Hotel, Kiel
Art fairs
Swiss ARTEXPO Artbox.projects Zurich/ Switzerland
ARTEXPO BASEL Luminator Jean Tinguely Platform, Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Switzerland
Group exhibitions
Andakulova Gallery, Dubai/UAE
Thomson Gallery, Zug/Switzerland
Bota Art Gallery, Mutters/Tyrol
Exhibitions 2023
Solo exhibitions
“Horizons I”
Steigenberger Grandhotel, Heringsdorf/Usedom
“Turning Tides II”
Radisson Blu, Radebeul
“Light on a dark horizon II”
Beach hotel, Zingst
Art fairs
Design Shenzhen – China/Gallery Makowski
Group exhibitions
NIMU Artur Nikodem Museum, Mutters/Tyrol
“Art meets couch” – Föger & Bota Art Gallery, Mutters/Tyrol
Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin
Casa del Arte, Palma – Spain
Makowski Gallery, Wuhan/China
Exhibitions 2022
Solo exhibitions
“Light on a dark horizon”
Beach hotel, Zingst
“Emotion and Light”
Hilton Hotel, Bonn
“Turning Tides I”
Radison Blu, Merseburg
Art fairs
Volta Art Fair Basel/Switzerland
Affordable Art Fair -Spring, New York/USA
C.A.R Zeche Zollverein, Essen
Group exhibitions
Makowski Gallery, Zhuhai/China
Exhibitions 2021
Solo exhibitions
“Emotions and Dreams”
Radison Blue, Hanover
ONLINE SOLO SHOW:
“Deep Insights”
Artmatrix.com/Gallery Makowski
“Colors of Nature and Spirit”
Makowski Gallery, Berlin
Art fairs
World Art Fair Dubai/UAE
Focus Art Fair, Paris/France
art3f Monaco/Monaco
INC Art Fair, Hamburg
Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong
Contemporary Art Fair, Paris/France
Volta Art Fair Basel/Switzerland
Discovery Art Fair, Frankfurt/
Scope Art Show, Miami/USA
Group exhibitions
“And now back to our regular scheduled programming” – Azaro Artspace, Hamburg
“Gaia” -M.A.D.S., Milan/Italy
Makowski Gallery, Berlin
“Frist Stage – Vol. 2” ; Stage Gallery, Cologne
Virtual exhibition
From the series "Landscape and Light"
"Yellow Landscape"
2023; acrylic on canvas;100*120 cm
Sold to a private collector
Art that touches - and stays
Aesthetically and emotionally, "Yellow Landscape" is an absolute highlight for us.
We are very pleased that we were able to acquire this work."
