In creating this piece, my goal was to capture more than just a car; I wanted to distill a moment of pure, unadulterated speed and light. This Porsche 917 painting is a tribute to an icon, a machine that represents the pinnacle of vintage motorsports. I chose the golden hour to bathe the scene in a warm, nostalgic glow, where the light catches the car’s fluid lines and the dust kicked up from its tires. Every brushstroke is meant to convey motion—the blur of the track, the raw power of the engine, the feeling of the car pushing the very limits of adhesion as it carves through the corner.
This is not just vintage race car art; it is an emotional landscape. I wanted the viewer to feel the warmth of the setting sun and hear the echo of the flat-twelve engine. It's a connection to a legendary era of racing, a frozen fragment of time where design and driver skill converged in perfect harmony. My hope is that this artwork transports you to that moment, to feel the energy and passion of golden hour motorsport, and to appreciate the enduring beauty of the Porsche 917 in its natural element.
Jan Keteleer, known in the art world as JanKé, is a Belgian artist whose work flows seamlessly between the realms of classical and contemporary art. With an eye for both tradition and innovation, his creations transcend time, encompassing styles as varied as pop art, impressionism,.. Read more…