Veil

by Tiara Kroes

An atmospheric abstract painting in which soft colour transitions, vertical forms and transparent layers combine to create an almost dreamlike world. Dusty blue, turquoise, dusky pink, violet and warm earth tones blend into one another, whilst subtle accents of green, magenta and soft gold lend a unique sense of depth. The elongated swathes of colour seem to fall over one another like translucent veils, creating an ever-changing interplay of light and colour.

The work has a soft, painterly quality. The colours are applied in several layers and flow across the surface in long, vertical lines. Some forms are clearly visible, whilst others gradually fade and blend into the background. The subtle textures and the visible movement of the paint lend the painting a lively character, without disrupting the tranquil atmosphere.

‘Veil’, the English word for ‘veil’, refers to the transparency and layering that are so characteristic of this work. It is as if you are looking through various veils of colour and constantly discovering something new behind them. The forms are reminiscent of light filtering through thin fabrics, of reflections in water, or of a landscape slowly disappearing into the mist. What is visible and what remains hidden seem to constantly merge into one another.

Despite the rich colour palette, the painting exudes tranquillity and softness. The combination of cool shades of blue and green with warm pinks, purples and earthy tones creates a harmonious effect. The work is particularly well suited to an interior featuring natural materials, soft fabrics and muted tones. It can also serve as a refined and atmospheric accent in a modern or colourful interior.

An abstract artwork in which colour, light and transparency come together, and in which beauty lies precisely in everything that need not be entirely visible. Originally created by Tiara Kroes.