The painting shows a man and a woman standing side by side, their bodies clad only in simple underwear. The woman wears an impressive, ornamental hat with ornate, curved horns that give her an almost regal appearance. Her face is stern, her eyes resting on a point outside the canvas, as if she were somewhere else. Next to her stands the man, his countenance hidden behind a mysterious heart-shaped mask, also fitted with horns. The mask hides his expression, leaving his intention unclear.
They stand on a rough, raw floor, while behind them rises a dark wall, solid and impenetrable. The atmosphere is charged, as if they are part of a mysterious ritual or a forgotten myth. Their shabby clothing contrasts with the grotesque splendour of their headdresses, creating a sense of vulnerability and strength at once. What do their horns mean? Are they lovers, strangers, or figures from a dream?
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Gradus Fecit is a project by designer Gerard van der klooster in which his passion for photography and design merge into colourful watercolour sketches of butterflies and other insects. Characteristic of the works are subtly added graphic elements and also geometric shapes... Read more…