The View From Within

"Paper beige. Sand beige. Beige is clear. Beige is neutral. Beige is predictable but peaceful. Outside on sandy days I miss my visits home to the bright greens and deep oranges of the California hillsides. Covid19 keeps me inside feeling uninspired. I once read that Kandinsky said, 'The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul.' Sitting at my desk looking out at the sunset, I realize the window presents me with new opportunities to paint, and explore the rich warm colors that contrast with the cool beige sand and the pure blue gulf waters. It seems my most inspiring space is the one that surrounds me" - Deborah (Amnah) Klatt

The image is part of the National Museum of Qatar collection. In 2020, the Museum began collecting artwork and documentation related to people's experiences of taking shelter as means to protect themselves and minimize the spread of COVID-19.