In Japan, there is an idea called "morosa", which means as much as fragility or vulnerability. It is about how everything in life can change quickly, but that each phase - however brief - has its own special beauty.
In this work, we see abstractly painted bright yellow chrysanthemums emerging from a white haze on a black background. The contrast between the dark and light enhances the fragility of these flowers and creates a serene atmosphere.
As I was looking for a way to paint with chalk-like materials, I made perhaps an odd choice: a base of cornstarch mixed with natural dyes and water creates a soft, matte surface
Board and pastel crayons were used to add details.
Erik Roger (1967, Belgium) - Artist and Teacher in Ghent
Erik Roger lives and works near Ghent, where he also has his studio. His work and passion focus on translating three-dimensional reality into a two-dimensional representation. This process creates an abstraction beyond visible reality.
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Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany