"Stack of Cups" is a colourful and playful painting in which cups literally and figuratively play the leading role. Each cup shows a unique face, each with its own expression and look.
The joke of 'cups with cups' makes you laugh, but there is definitely an underlying stratification to it. While the cups literally balance each other, they tell you a story about connection, emotions or just having a nice chat over coffee or tea.
Using acrylic paint and oil pastels, I created a cheerful chaos. The bright colours exude energy, and the textures give each cup its own character. The painting was created during the process, making it feel spontaneous and alive - exactly like life itself.
"Pile of Cups" is an ode to joy and humour, but also invites you to look deeper. How do we keep ourselves and each other in balance, just like these funny cups?
As a little girl Daniëlle was already obsessed with crafts, pencils, markers and paint. Making things that did not yet exist. Fantasy and lots of colour led her to create special works, such as sheep in heels with their heads sticking out of the canvas. Colour and.. Read more…