The central concept in René Korten's work is human nature. He uses the natural in him (in us) to create layered paintings. The alternation of control and coincidence, of grasp and surrender, of attack and acceptance leads to an energy-charged whole. By using opposing forces, he distils meaning and beauty from friction. Sooner or later, the painting shows a combination of elements that proves fruitful and endures. A new form of 'appropriateness'. Darwinism in paint. Growing and building, flowing and colliding brought together syncretically.