French philosopher Gaston Bachelard (1884-1962) wrote, "The house is one of the greatest powers of integration for the thoughts, memories and dreams of mankind. Through dreams, the various dwelling-places in our lives copenetrate and retain the treasures of former days."
In the same way that Bachelard's words distill the essence of an ordinary house into something of great significance, the images in MaureenGallace's paintings have the ability to penetrate the eye and wash over the memory. We gaze at her clear, brilliant sunlit paintings of houses, and dreams unfold.
The reduced palette, the blank house exteriors, the summer light and minimal landscapes of her pieces inspire feelings of recognition and allow the viewer to "enter" the work.