This work combines modern abstraction with poetic imagery. The vertical lines look like a curtain of rain, like bars of an invisible melody or like a graphic grid that structures perception. In the centre of these clear structures stands a solitary figure with an umbrella - a symbol of protection, retreat and quiet reflection. The mirror in the water doubles the scene and reinforces the feeling of melancholy and depth. The tree and the birds bring an organic dimension to the picture, breaking the rigour of the lines and evoking nature, change and freedom. The golden-beige basic mood conveys warmth, while the dark silhouettes create contrasts and maintain the tension. This work addresses themes such as loneliness, hope, contemplation, modern symbolism and surreal imagery. It combines abstract art, minimalism and poetry to create a contemporary composition that is both graphically strong and emotionally moving.
I work with whatever is right at the moment: Acrylic, photography, digital. A work may begin on canvas and end somewhere else entirely. I layer, discard, edit. Mixed media and collages are my style.
My great-grandfather was a painter. Oil was his thing, I work differently...
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