252. Lorem Ipsum by Ruud van den Berg

About "252. Lorem Ipsum"

by Ruud van den Berg

About the artwork

This digital artwork depicts a stylised image of a grieving female figure leaning on a gravestone. The composition exudes an atmosphere of melancholy and remembrance. The woman is dressed in a classic robe and her pose - head bowed, one arm resting on the gravestone - expresses deep mourning. Her pose and the folds of her clothing are carefully rendered, reminiscent of traditional sculpture from the nineteenth or early twentieth century.

The background consists of a gradient from deep blue to light blue, evoking a calm, almost spiritual atmosphere. The headstone is inscribed with text in the style of "Lorem ipsum", classic placeholder text in graphic design. This choice emphasises the digital nature of the artwork: it is not intended as a tribute to a specific person, but rather as a universal expression of loss and impermanence.

On the plinth are roses - a classic symbol of love, loss and remembrance. The flowers enhance the emotional character of the scene. Despite the classical design of the figure and stone, the image has clearly been digitally manipulated; the colours and textures have been smoothed and stylised, giving it a modern, graphic character.

Balancing between classical imagery and contemporary digital techniques, this work raises questions about how we represent mourning and remembrance in the digital age. It is both a tribute to the past and a reflection on how digital media shape emotions.

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Finished on: 13 June 2025