(2024)
100 x 100 cm: concrete, acrylic, oil, spray paint, iron flour, salt, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, red wine on canvas.
€ 1.000,-
The canvas reveals a captivating interplay of texture and color, achieved through a meticulous process of multilayered oxidation.
Each layer of the paintings surface contributes to a complex patina, building depth and character:
The base layer provides a foundation of dark, moldy tones; bluish black and deep umbers. Subsequent layers introduce varying degrees of oxidation, creating a spectrum of rust-like hues ranging from burnt sienna to lighter ochre.
The resulting texture is tactile and organic. Rough patches contrast with smoother areas, mirroring the inconsistent way metals corrode in the natural world. Light plays across this uneven surface, highlighting ridges and crevices, further enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the piece.
This oxidation technique doesn't just imitate nature; it harnesses natural chemical reactions to create art, blurring the line between your own—the artist's—hand and the environmental processes. The deep earthy hues evoke a sense of time passed, of stories etched into surfaces by salty winds, rain, and sun.
