“A slowing down will certainly, to a degree, increase the possibilities for appreciation or assimilation. With work in the nature of an Agnes Martin or an Ad Reinhardt painting, it will do so greatly.

The more quiet the work, the greater the dividends from a well-tempered receptivity. Janet Passehl’s work shares that gentle, calmate quality with those last mentioned and their kindred spirits in art history. The reward that is promised is nothing less than finding yourself brought gracefully, and solidly, into the moment.”

- William Anastasi