The spark for ‘Vlieger’ came to me one breezy afternoon as I watched two children wrestling with a stubborn kite—eager hands, tangled string, wild laughter crackling in the air. Just as I thought the wind would refuse their invitation, a sudden gust swept in, catching the kite and sending it soaring. For a heartbeat, the little girl clinging to the string was lifted right off the ground—her feet floating, her eyes wide with astonishment and joy.
That moment stayed with me: the sheer delight, the weightlessness, the disbelief edged with courage. I wanted to bottle that split-second when play becomes flight and the world tilts, even if only by a few centimeters. As I painted, I saw the sky not as background, but as a living, breathing partner—inviting both kite and child to leap beyond themselves.
My colors chase that energy: cobalt skies jostle with electric red, strings quiver between tightness and wild abandon. And if the canvas feels a bit untamed, it’s because magic always arrives slightly off-balance—like a girl rising above the grass, suspended between gravity and a dream.
Created by Jan Keteleer with support from AI.
Jan Keteleer, known in the art world as JanKé, is a Belgian artist whose work flows seamlessly between the realms of classical and contemporary art. With an eye for both tradition and innovation, his creations transcend time, encompassing styles as varied as pop art, impressionism,.. Read more…