Under the Leaf is a hushed composition that captures a moment of introspection - a figure finds itself in a fragile balance between nature and space, presence and absence. The human figure, simplified into an almost anonymous form, sits beneath a large plant that dominates the top of the canvas. The relationship between the overhanging leaves and the small, silent figure creates a sense of protection, but also of isolation.
The soft, matte planes of colour - warm yellow, soft lilac and earth tones - act as emotional planes, in which the emptiness is as important as the paint. The large leaves cast an imaginary shadow, an envelope of calm or perhaps a burden hanging heavily over the figure.
The work speaks of shelter, of the need to pause for a moment in a world that is constantly moving. "Under the Leaf" depicts that intimate moment when a person retreats into their own inner space - protected, but also confronted with themselves. Modern Abstract.
Created by Bianca ter Riet with support from AI.
Bianca ter Riet is a versatile artist who expresses herself through paintings, photography, and digital art. Her work is inspired by daily experiences, travels, and conversations, characterized by a strong sense of style, proportion, and color use. She creates art that stimulates the.. Read more…