From dust particles to structure and system, Frank Ammerlaan (1979) traces a transition from simplicity to complexity. His work captures the constant flux of material reality while exploring the nature of abstraction. Set against the vastness of the cosmos, matter serves as a medium through which the world is depicted. On the surface of his paintings, raw particles and pigments form a distinct, textured skin. Circular patterns spiral outward—interconnected networks woven into the fabric of our physical landscape—suggesting a dynamic connection between matter and that ever-changing environment.