Title: "The Youth" - Acrylic on Canvas
Amid this wealth of colours and scents, the first chapter of the triptych: "The Youth" by Martine van Lieshout unfolds. Contrasted with the peaceful landscape, passion to celebrate the beginning of life.
Youth, young as a breath of fresh air, takes centre stage on the canvas. Her stature is a symbol of restlessness and vibrant desire, her presence an encouragement to those who have already made the journey into the unknown. Her face radiates surrender and longing.
The horizon, illuminated by the glow of the setting sun, symbolises the transition between worlds. It is a place where the boundary between heaven and earth blurs, where the soul spreads its wings and looks forward to the promise that life holds.
Martine van Lieshout, with her masterful brushstrokes and deep connection to nature, invites the viewer to wander through these emotional landscapes, to meditate on the meaning of impermanence and the promise of transcendence. In "The Youth" we find no end, but rather a gateway to the eternal, framed by the splendour of life itself.
Martine van Lieshout was born in picturesque 's-Hertogenbosch, where her love for art and craft creativity blossomed at an early age. At a young age, she developed a passion for painting, an interest that led her to the Sint Lucas in Boxtel. There, she threw herself.. Read more…