This painting, made with oil on linen, captures a moment of introspection and tranquillity. The woman, seated in a loose but powerful pose, exudes a mix of elegance and self-awareness. Her face, subtly illuminated by a soft glow, seems lost in thought, as if she is having a silent dialogue with herself.
The expressive brushstrokes and muted colour palette add to the work's dreamy atmosphere, while the crimson accents around her figure add an almost ethereal glow. These contrasts reinforce the tension between presence and absence, between fixed and blurred. The background remains evocative, with faint hints of an interior framing the setting without distracting attention from the central figure.
This painting invites the viewer to dwell on moments of self-reflection and the power of silent presence.
I am a painter based in The Hague with a background in classical painting. During my training I learnt traditional techniques, but I soon developed a loose, impressionistic style that leaves room for spontaneity and expression. My work revolves around human connection, exploring themes of identity, .. Read more…