051. Soestbergen cemetery by Domstad Rudie

About "051. Soestbergen cemetery"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

The digital artwork "Begraafplaats Soestbergen" captures a hushed moment on the Utrecht outskirts, at the so-called Luie End. At first glance, the scene seems simple: a driveway of weathered cobblestones leads the eye to a closed wrought-iron gate, flanked by two robust, stone pillars. Engraved in the pillars are subdued texts - perhaps a quote from the Bible or a poetic reference to impermanence. The fence forms a symbolic boundary between life outside and the silence within.
Behind the fence, a shadowy world of old trees, vaguely recognisable grave monuments and half-hidden structures unfolds. The artist has chosen a subtle blur in the background, which adds to the mystique and leaves room for interpretation. Is it the past that slumbers here, or the future that awaits?
Despite the theme of death, the sky above is strikingly clear. Radiant blue with scattered clouds suggests the possibility of comfort, peace or perhaps even hope. The sharp light brings texture to the stones, leaves and metal details, giving the whole an almost tangible dimension.
The digital technique has been applied so delicately that the image balances between photography and painting. The atmosphere is melancholic but not melancholy; contemplative and respectful. This makes "Begraafplaats Soestbergen" more than a visual impression - it is a digital reverie about finitude, heritage and silence.

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Finished on: 09-11-2021