Séraphine Louis (1864-1942) painted still lifes and fantastic flowering trees that evolved into visions of the Garden of Paradise. Between the artist's early attempts at painting as a self-taught individual and her admission to a psychiatric institution unfolded one of the most remarkable artistic adventures of the 20th century. 'A captivating work. Exceptionally rich in facts, yet focused and well-readable, it sheds new light on the perceptions of biographical details, carefully weighing the abundant historical sources.' Neues Deutschland.