Name: Petrified balance by Niek van Wijngaarden
Brand: Art Heroes
SKU: SE1814633M13S55x80
Price: 1996 SEK
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About "Petrified balance"

by Niek van Wijngaarden

About the artwork

Petrified Balance is a pencil drawing of a human figure finding balance in silence amid a spiral of stone rings. The soft, vibrant upper body contrasts with the rough, cracked textures: skin versus stone, vulnerability versus strength. The arms reach horizontally like a tightrope walker; not to stagger, but to carry. The spacious white background gives light and breath, allowing the vertical, tapering form to rise rather than crash. The work also provides inner stability: the moment when heaviness turns into grip and hardness gives way to focus. It shows resilience, concentration and the quiet power of balance.

From the series "Ordinaryy people"
At first glance, this series shows strange figures in peculiar situations - rendered in an unusual way. Yet all my drawings in this series have one thing in common: they depict something human.
However funny or droll the image may appear, there is always a serious undertone or emotion lurking beneath the surface.

The characters all seem to be on the move - on a journey, perhaps? On their way to something. What exactly, remains unclear. But one thing is certain: they are all moving in the same direction.

My images are created during spontaneous sketching sessions. When I see something recognisable emerging, I follow that trail and let myself be surprised by where it leads.

Pencil drawing October 2025)

About Niek van Wijngaarden

Various graphics and multimedia courses.
Employed as multimedia designer, illustrator and owner of small publisher xpathdesign.co.uk.. Read more…

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This artwork doesn't have reviews yet. 4,301 customers rate us with a 4.8 / 5

Andrea K.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in October 2019

Thomas N.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in March 2019

Melanie R.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in October 2021

Anita van Splunter

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in May 2021

Frank T.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in August 2025

Helma van Kooten

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in March 2023

Kim sevriens

Netherlands

4.5 / 5

Ordered in August 2017

R. B.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in November 2024

Fred Schoenmacker

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in June 2023

Jürgen K.

Germany

4 / 5

Ordered in April 2021

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in August 2018

Christian B.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in January 2025

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What are the delivery times?

Delivery time per shipping country
Netherlands		+ 1 business day
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany		+ 2 business days
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland		+ 3 business days
Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

How will the package be sent?

We work with several carriers. Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

I want to express my order. Is this possible?

We’re always ready to work with you and will try to help. Let us know what your exact wishes are, and we will get back to you!

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About "Petrified balance"

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