U (pronounced “you”) confronts the viewer with a moment of quiet intensity: the back of a woman, captured in motion, enveloped by fiery, expressive fields of color. The figure turns away, yet her presence is unmistakably felt. The work is both intimate and powerful.
It moves between figuration and abstraction, with dynamic brushstrokes reflecting emotion and spontaneity. Dominant red and yellow tones create a warm, almost burning atmosphere in which the vulnerability of the human form becomes visible.
The title subtly refers to the orange ‘U’ shape in the lower right of the canvas: a spontaneous brushstroke without any preplanned meaning. It is precisely in this randomness that the essence of the painting lies. It is an intuitive expression that leaves room for interpretation.
U invites the viewer to self-reflection. Because the figure turns away and avoids eye contact, a meaningful distance is created. The woman seems to remain in her own world, unreachable. It is exactly this that creates tension. The viewer is excluded, yet still feels addressed. A subtle question arises: who is actually looking at whom?
The original painting specifications:
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 150 x 120 cm
Support: Cotton canvas on a 4.5 cm thick wooden stretcher
Year made: 2022
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany