Old love
(2021 - 2024)
100 x 140 cm: mixed media on canvas.
Available through Galleri Juul.
The surface of the painting is very organic and natural, like something that has developed its character over time through exposure to the elements.
After more than 3 years in progress, Old love has multiple layers of weathering and corrosion. The dominant color is a warm, rusty orange-brown that ranges from deep copper tones to lighter terracotta shades.
Throughout the composition, there are patches of silvery-gray and pale, chalky white areas where the surface appears to have eroded or flaked away.
I've aimed to create a texture with multiple layers of patina; some areas showing what looks like verdigris (a blueish-green oxidation) peeking through in subtle spots. The surface has a mottled, organic quality reminiscent of naturally aged metal or mineral deposits. Dark burgundy or deep red tones appear in the corners, adding depth to the overall composition.