One whole mangosteen and one with the top half of the peel removed. There are so many exciting contrasts in these fruits: the slightly rough, reddish-purple outer skin , the yellow-green leaves with the massive green stalk; under the removed skin, the whitish flesh framed by a bright red inner skin. In the background, three glossy green leaves. The contrasts are further enhanced by the light gray background with beige rectangles.
Acrylic on canvas panel
From 1972 In-depth study of painting and old-master painting techniques as an autodidact.
The first of a long series of paintings in the style of Fantastic Realism are created.
1986-1990 Intensive study of etching and other printing techniques.
Several etching series are created.
since 1990 Turning to acrylic and..
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