In the painting Beneath the Surface, we see a woman swimming underwater. Her long, wavy hair floats around her. The sun's rays break through the surface and illuminate her face.
The woman is an ordinary woman, caught in a moment of escape from her everyday life. Underwater, she feels freedom. The worries and responsibilities of the world above her are temporarily forgotten. The title Beneath the Surface refers not only to her physical location, but also to the depth of her thoughts.
The painting invites the viewer to think about what lies beneath their own surface. What are we supposed to ignore or hide in everyday life. As the woman goes deeper underwater, it becomes clear that the real power lies in embracing both the beauty and complications of life.
Beneath the Surface shows us that there is always more than what we see on the outside. The woman underwater is a metaphor for the search for understanding, for self-discovery, and the courage to dive into that depth. This painting reminds us that from time to time we should take time to reflect, not only on what we experience above the surface, but also on what lies beneath.
As an artist, I have always felt a strong connection with water. It reflects the movement and change I seek in my work. After studying autonomous visual arts and illustration at the art academy in Den Bosch, I went my own way.
My paintings focus on the movement and..
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