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 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. The sharp framing contributes to the feeling of disorientation.
At the same time, the paintings radiate tranquility. Van Zomeren combines the precision in his compositions with a soft color palette, with which he captures 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.
At the same time, the paintings radiate tranquility. Van Zomeren combines the precision in his compositions with a soft color palette, with which he captures 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.