Tycho van Zomeren (NL, 1989)
lives and works in Utrecht, The Netherlands
Tycho van Zomeren's paintings explore the border areas of perception, such as the changing moments in the twilight, where subjective interpretation is necessary to understand the presented artwork. The viewer is deliberately misled. At first glance, the performances seem clear – almost bordering on the banal - landscapes in large format, in backlight. However, the apparent photorealism dissolves when one approaches the work. Brushed spirals and lines of paint reveal themselves, with nuanced transitions between dark undertones and bright tones. It is often impossible to tell whether the image was painted from above or below, whether it is seen directly or mirrored in the water. The sharp framing contributes to the feeling of disorientation.
At the same time, the paintings radiate tranquility. The precision in the compositions is combined with a soft color palette, with which Van Zomeren has captured a concentrated and contemplative moment in nature. These paintings, which are both realistic and abstract, invite viewers to explore the relationship between their eyesight and their formation of meaning.
The artwork invites each viewer to enter into a personal relationship with it.