This painting captures a fleeting, almost dreamlike moment—a man suspended mid-fall into a swimming pool. As the artist, I wanted to freeze this split second, where gravity and water are about to collide, creating a sense of anticipation and vulnerability. The figure, mid-air, is caught in a posture that suggests surrender, as if giving in to the inevitable pull of the water below.
The pool itself is a world of its own, a shimmering expanse of blues and rippling light. The sunlight streaming from above dances on the surface, creating patterns that feel alive, almost hypnotic. The bubbles and subtle distortions in the water hint at the chaos and beauty that will follow the moment of impact.
This piece is about more than just a man falling—it’s about the emotions tied to that fall. Is it freedom? Is it fear? Or perhaps a mix of both? The cool tones of the water contrast with the warmth of the light, creating a balance between serenity and tension. Through this painting, I wanted to explore the fragility of moments, the way time seems to stretch in the seconds before something inevitable happens, and the beauty hidden in that pause.
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…