Willemien Mostert (1982, NL) focuses on the structures and patterns within natural and human systems. The basis for her abstract landscapes is formed by variations in the sky, clouds and sun, the interplay of calm and threat, grandeur and mystery interwoven with archetypal and mythical stories.
Her first step in creating an artwork is the random folding, deliberate creasing, indeed crumpling of the canvas. The resulting light-dark gradations inspire her to apply a first colour using sparkling spray paint. She repeats this step with only a few other colours, so that the mixed colours emerge naturally. Finally, the canvas is stretched tightly onto a sturdy aluminium frame.
In contrast to the purely black-and-white-grey works, the colourful paintings can be described as exuberant. The artist's cheerful and spiritual nature can also be detected in the titles assigned to her works. The depictions appear airy; they are nowhere painted ‘densely,’ yet remain translucent. This allows the viewer to wander through these landscapes in contemplation.
Her first step in creating an artwork is the random folding, deliberate creasing, indeed crumpling of the canvas. The resulting light-dark gradations inspire her to apply a first colour using sparkling spray paint. She repeats this step with only a few other colours, so that the mixed colours emerge naturally. Finally, the canvas is stretched tightly onto a sturdy aluminium frame.
In contrast to the purely black-and-white-grey works, the colourful paintings can be described as exuberant. The artist's cheerful and spiritual nature can also be detected in the titles assigned to her works. The depictions appear airy; they are nowhere painted ‘densely,’ yet remain translucent. This allows the viewer to wander through these landscapes in contemplation.
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