The scenes depicted in Henri Haake’s paintings and drawings contemplate moments of the everyday. At first glance, the paintings appear seemingly familiar or even universal, through details that allow for an immediate recognition of the subject. However, the longer one dedicates to looking the richer the visual world of the canvas becomes. The ability to conceal, reveal or abstract detail through his use of perspective, colour and characteristic overpainting process allow Haake to imbue playfulness and charm to mundane scenes while juxtaposing a variety of social, sexual, religious and humane motifs. For the artist, the importance doesn’t lie in the everyday scene itself, but in the fleeting moments of transcendence within it, visible only to those who want to see.