The painting shows an abstract composition of different shades of purple, burgundy and pink, which merge together in flowing, organic forms. The darker, almost black areas create contrasts and lend depth to the painting, while the lighter tones add lightness. There are flowing, almost tear-like colour gradients that drip downwards, as if the colour were about to dissolve or move on. The structures and transitions are soft, but at the same time expressive, with brushstrokes that have left traces of movement and emotion.
My inspiration for this work was the interplay of emotion and transience - a reflection on memories, feelings and moments that dissolve or fade. The violet and reddish tones stand for passion, melancholy and depth, while the flowing transitions symbolise the unstoppable: Time, change, inner processes. The drops reinforce the impression of something that is fading, disappearing or penetrating from the inside out.
The atmosphere I wanted to create is both intense and gentle - a space between emotion and stillness. The picture is intended to evoke associations in the viewer, be it sadness, longing or a meditative calm. It invites the viewer to come to terms with their own feelings, perhaps even to discover familiar patterns or faces in the flowing forms. It is an invitation to an introspective journey.
Painting is more than just a hobby for me. I can use it to express my feelings and moods... Read more…