Patrick Riancho: Vielfache Eindrücke (diverse impressions)
An opening reception that serves not only cultural entertainment but also a good cause. The exhibition opening of Patrick Riancho’s photo exhibition “Multiple Impressions” fulfills both. The proceeds from the pictures sold on that day are to be donated to the organization Doctors Without Borders. In addition, red piggy banks sit on the standing tables, inviting visitors to donate a euro or two. And yes, the Via Medis medical center on Ludwigstraße is well attended on this foggy, damp, and chilly Sunday. Hopefully it’s not just because of the snacks and the free sparkling wine served at the opening. No, all joking aside: besides the usual “seeing and being seen,” the main interest is, of course, the many impressions that Riancho presents to us in such a likable way.
A guided tour through 38 pictures
After the classic words of welcome and introduction that often accompany such events, Riancho doesn’t miss the chance to personally guide interested visitors through the exhibition. Our attention is caught right at the entrance by a picture showing the gears of the bell tower of the Goslar Market Church. Why? Because we ourselves had climbed it only recently. Riancho’s photos cover very different subjects: alongside still lifes, there are motifs of (Icelandic) landscapes and portraits. The artist is part of the Atelier 70 Salzgitter community, which belongs to the adult education center (VHS). During the tour, he also lets us know that some of his photos have won awards.
What about the good cause?
What always fascinates me about exhibitions like Riancho’s is the artist’s creativity and how the ideas that characterize his body of work come about. The artist often plays with his motifs and, through (digital) editing, gives them entirely new expressions. When we leave the exhibition about an hour later, two pictures have already been sold. I hope more were added over the course of the evening—after all, it’s for a good cause! For anyone interested: the exhibition runs until April 17, 2026, and can be visited Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
