Process driven

(2024)

85,5 x 85,5 cm: concrete, acrylic, oil, spray paint, iron powder, salt, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, red wine, rope on wood panel. Black iron profile frame.

€ 899,-

Probably a bit hard to hide where the inspiration for the worn patina on my paintings actually comes from . . I've always been completely fascinated by these surfaces; worn ship sides and rusted and peeling surfaces, and the many layers of traces, stories and transformation.

For this piece, I embraced the concept of repurposing, choosing a discarded door leaf from a recent property renovation as my canvas. The raw, iron frame serves as a bold counterpoint to the delicate textures within, its industrial strength framing the soft subtleties of concrete and rust extractions in the motif.

Serendipity played its part in the creative process. An old piece of rope, discovered by chance in a heart shape on the road outside my studio, found its way into the composition. This unexpected element adds a touch of whimsy and connection to my immediate surroundings, bridging the gap between the grand narratives of time and the small, everyday moments that shape our world.

Through this work, I invite you to explore the beauty in decay, the stories in discarded objects, and the art in the overlooked details of our environment.