This painting was inspired by a very special memory of a summer by the sea, where every night was magical.The protagonist is a young girl in beautiful nightwear standing on the beach and looking at the horizon as the stars appear.It is a moment that feels like it is stuck in time, as the warmth of the setting sun gives way to the cool, endless sky.
I wanted to explore the emotions that come with scenes like this, such as nostalgia for childhood, the wonder of discovering the great mysteries of the world and the sad realisation of how small we are in the grand scheme of things.The girl is just fearless and I want the viewer to reflect on their own moments of stillness and connection with the universe.
The way I have played with light and shadow and warm and cool is to make you gently reflect on how resilient and innocent we all are, even if we have forgotten that by the time we reach adulthood.
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…