Studio at Lohe Castle

A place that listens back

My studio at Schloss Lohe is a space of clarity.
Surrounded by tranquil nature, I create here what words cannot express.

Between light, color and structure, images develop that do not tell stories – but open up spaces.

Anyone who enters this place encounters not only my work, but also their own inner space.

What is created in silence

For me, art doesn’t mean creating something new –

but to make something hidden visible.

My works are created in silence – and have an effect on them,

who not only want to see, but feel.

When you have the feeling that a work is speaking to you,

then this is no coincidence.
It is memory.

Room for intuition

Hella Ridder’s studio at Lohe Castle

is not a place of reproduction – but of experience.

Art is created within historic walls,

which does not grow out of a concept, but out of a sensed presence.

The silence of this place, the light, the textures – they form the resonance space,

in which works are created that do not tell stories, but open up spaces.

Those who enter this place do not encounter the past. But themselves.

The now in color

Every work by Hella Ridder is a decision –

consciously in theme, form and title.

Their effect begins where the structure ends:

not as a statement, but as an invitation.

The current works open up a space for them,

who are ready to be touched

– of pure presence.

Selection and support

Acquiring a work of art by Hella Ridder does not mean,

to own an object – but to follow a resonance.

That’s why every purchase starts with a conversation.
About the work, the environment, the space in which it is to work –

and about what is not visible, but tangible.

I will assist you personally with the selection and, if you wish, also with the placement.
Because art does not develop its power through its location – but through relationship

Voices from the room

Art not only speaks for itself –

it continues to speak in spaces, in people, in moments.

Here are some examples of voices from collectors, visitors and others,

who have been familiar with my work for a long time

and have accompanied me along the way.

At home in color

"We commissioned a work of art, , that should give us as viewers the feeling of having "arrived home". Colors and format were discussed. The first draft was immediately "our picture". We were so enthusiastic that we purchased another picture shortly afterwards, which also touched us deeply emotionally. Friends who visit us are always immediately impressed by both works."

Andrea and Stefan H.

Reichshof

Spaces that become tangible

"It was only through Hella Ridder's works that I realized that you can express so many feelings with such a unique combination of colors and thus give every room in which such a work of art hangs a very special character. It's incredible what positive emotions these pictures can arouse in the viewer."

Sonja B.

Fröndenberg

As if made for us

"We immediately had the feeling that this work of art was made for us! Aesthetically and emotionally, "Yellow Landscape" is an absolute highlight for us. We are very pleased that we were able to acquire this work."

Elke H.

Cologne

Space for encounters.
Space for art.

“My studio at Schloss Lohe is not a public space – it opens up where encounters are possible. For people who are not guided by processes, but by what resonates with them.

If you feel that my work touches something in you, perhaps that is a moment that counts. Write to me – I look forward to hearing from you.”