Indian Summer

by Petra Eva-Maria Schüßler

“Indian Summer” is my personal masterpiece. At first glance, it is dominated by a vibrant, powerful interplay of warm orange, terracotta, sunny yellow and deep red tones – an explosion of colour reminiscent of the mystical glow and glowing autumn foliage in America’s endless forests. If you look more closely, you’ll discover the magic in the details: My elaborate, multi-layered technique of layering and blending creates fine, relief-like textures on the canvas. Schematic, almost figurative lines and soft, earthy shades such as ochre and brown weave their way through the storm of colour like hidden paths. It is a painting that reveals a previously undiscovered secret with every change of light. The work is inspired by spiritual, Buddhist and anthroposophical worlds of thought. In Buddhist philosophy, the noble shades of orange represent the highest level of enlightenment and inner warmth. This visual power does not arise by chance, but from a meditative creative process: Whilst painting, I allow myself to be guided by harmonious sounds in order to switch off the mind and let pure, universal energy flow directly onto the canvas.

‘Indian Summer’ captures the magical moment of perfect harmony – the feeling of the vast North American Indian Summer, when nature shines in its most intense splendour. The painting exudes a palpable, warming and powerful energy that simultaneously radiates a deep, meditative tranquillity. It brings light, joie de vivre and a sense of security to any room.