In Japanese culture, the concept of 'Tsuyosa' refers to a profound strength that comes from a sense of impermanence.
The work shows a group of dark flowers against a lighter, grey background. The flowers appear to be made with a thick, pastel-like paint. This impasto technique creates a tactile texture that makes the flowers almost three-dimensional. The contours of the flowers are not sharply defined.
The colours are muted and sombre, making the atmosphere somewhat melancholic.
The palette is limited to shades of grey, black and purple, enhanced by some touches of blue and green. The dark purple of the flowers contrasts sharply with the light, grey background.
The black ground layer becomes part of the flowers. Background becomes main colour.
The painting's dark colours and stillness invite reflection.
Erik Roger (1967, Belgium) - Artist and Teacher in Ghent
Erik Roger lives and works near Ghent, where he also has his studio. His work and passion focus on translating three-dimensional reality into a two-dimensional representation. This process creates an abstraction beyond visible reality.
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