Painting project in the Weßlinger Seehäusl with Rita Mühlbauer therapeutic and connecting. Art can not only be a means of communication but also has therapeutic value, says Ulrike Roos from the NBH cultural association.
The Iranian Saeid helps his 95-year-old friend Ilse Kirner master the techniques of watercolor painting, particularly the lifelike depiction of skin tones. In return, the former teacher teaches the engineer, who works in online marketing, the intricacies of the German language. The painting style reflects cultural differences, says Roos, but she remains thoughtful about whether it reflects the differences between the two countries...