The liberation; a good story

A good story.

“The Liberation” is a 2024 artwork and part of the “Keepers” art series. It was created in oil paint, based on a sketch from a distant sketch-memory. These sketches had been lying in my drawing drawer for years, and, notably, the anthropomorphic figure “Hare” was still intimately connected to “Woman” in them. But what does the painting actually mean? To be honest, I don’t have an immediate answer to that. Instead, it’s a collection of feelings, memories, pain, and joy, all tied to a particular period in my life. This piece is, in fact, an example of symbolic storytelling in art. It demonstrates how emotions are captured and expressed through visual elements. Therefore, the painting invites the viewer to explore its deeper meanings.

The Liberation

But it is ‘a good story.’ The title is not without reason: The Liberation, de bevrijding, La libération. Essentially, it’s about two different periods that have become one. Healed. It’s like a sandwich of a fantastic childhood, starting a family, a significant dip, and eventually rising above it again. Moreover, color comes from all directions. The Liberation. A good story, indeed. This emotional expression in painting brings the story to life. As a result, it invites viewers to connect with the deeper narrative.

“This painting is one of the art series Keepers. Significantly, these figures are part of my stories and represent my archetypes. Notably, every story has its own feeling and was born out of intuition. Furthermore, this work showcases symbolic storytelling in art, using these figures to capture deeper meanings and emotions. Consequently, this emotional expression in painting invites viewers to connect with the artwork on a personal level. Therefore, it encourages them to see beyond the surface and explore the hidden layers within each piece.”