My Soul Is Made Of Sparkles And Longing
acrylics on canvas
81 x 65 cm
2020
sold // now 150 € (orig. 250 €)
(incl. VAT 10% for European customers)
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I’m made of
both longing and brightness
in equal parts,
sparkling heights and
piercing yearning
on the other hand
aching with the joy
of simply being still here
still breathing!
still flying!
and then again
forever longing to be
somewhere else,
somewhere where light
no longer fades.
crushed between these two,
holding hands with either one
I need to make peace
with the time I’ve been given.
// KV
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This painting is created by combining several different techniques; I allowed the paint to flow and mix quite freely, adding layers with many different textures and thicknesses to create contrasts both in colour and pattern.
I found it fascinating how on the other hand the black, white and pink create bold contrasts, almost harsh - and how on the other hand they look intricate, almost lace-like, when applied in thin and transparent layers. This dualism and confrontation of two realities became the theme of the painting.