Hiatus

Description of Art:  Hiatus is a contemplative work by contemporary artist Celeste Reiter, created in 2023. The title evokes a pause, a space between moments, and the painting reflects that sense of suspension. Reiter’s composition is marked by layered abstraction—broad fields of color, interwoven textures, and gestural marks that feel both deliberate and spontaneous.

The palette is serene yet complex, with subtle tonal transitions suggesting quiet landscapes or emotional interiors. Areas of softness contrast with sharper edges or lines, embodying the tension between stillness and movement. The surface invites close inspection: layered pigment, perhaps punctuated by unexpected color shifts, creates a rhythm that mimics breath or silence.

Hiatus can be read as a meditation on time and interruption—what it means to step back, to reflect, and to embrace the spaces between action. Reiter’s ability to fuse abstraction with mood gives the work a timeless quality, resonating with both personal introspection and broader themes of renewal and rest.