Cow parsley in Green HarmonyThis abstract work captures the delicate elegance of cow parsley in a tranquil, harmonious composition. Using a palette knife, slender green stems are rendered powerfully yet refined. They rise lightly and rhythmically, as if gently swaying in an invisible summer breeze. The white flower clusters float like small accents of light above the green — subtle, airy and almost transparent in their presence. The background is constructed from carefully applied areas of beige, off-white, olive green, moss green and grass green. These shades flow into each other and together form a warm, natural bedding for the interplay of lines in the branches. The palette knife creates a tangible texture: robust and layered in places, but always with a refined finish that radiates calm and balance. The complementary effect between the branches and the background enhances the harmony in the painting. The fresh green of the stems contrasts subtly with the softer earth tones behind them, creating depth and movement without disturbing the serenity. 'Cow Parsley in Green Harmony' exudes tranquillity, space and natural elegance. It is an ode to the simplicity of wildflowers, translated into abstract forms and textures that feel both modern and timeless. A work that brings peace, but at the same time continues to fascinate with its layered structure and refined play of colours.

by Bianca ter Riet