Consumerism Prolix

 

Life is full of things. A multitude of objects are available. We can buy almost anything we want and we don't have to wait for it. This abstract painting focuses on the greed of people and how sometimes we are more concerned about obtaining more things than about enjoying what we have.

At first sight, we just see many squares and rectangular shapes. However, they can be thought of as things stacked on top of each other. All these objects are not really needed and therefore are being stored possibly forever.

Canoodle

This abstract painting shows very contrasting shapes that seem to embrace each other. The dark shapes stretch out to touch and feel as much as they can. These express a passion for life and the people we love. The color choice is somewhat dull in order to achieve a greater contrast with the dark brown, brownish orange and black.

Symbols of Ancient Wisdom

Inspired by Egyptian hieroglyphics and ancient cave paintings I painted this abstract work. It contains small patterns and symbols as if from another age. Time has buried all kinds of unknown mysteries and without any remorse forgotten entire cultures and languages. Therefore, this painting is about some forgotten culture that has disappeared keeping their knowledge and their wisdom.

Life Parade

 

Sometimes life feels like we are in a parade marching down a path called life. No matter how rebellious we become or how much we struggle against it, the parade of life continues. Whether we like it or not we find ourselfs captives of time, rules and laws of nature. The good news is that we are not alone. Every other person is marching along the parade with us.

The Last Sunset

Whether we like it or not, humanity is destroying the world we live in. Materialism and consumerism continually suck out the life and resources out of the Earth. Somehow it has become more important to own the latest gadgets and toys than to truly be free and happy. 

The Last Sunset is a painting of the end of humanity. This abstract representation of the end of times shows a sky faded with pollution and dust, a horizon full of dirt where nothing can grow anymore, and an emptiness created by man that is dark and colorless.

Broken - Series

Broken is a series of simplistic paintings that captures the suffering and brokenness of life's hardest moments. These were painted in hard times and try to express the sorrow I felt. However, they also represent hope and recognition of God.

Pass of Time

Time is a concept that seems easy to understand, but can really be somewhat troubling. In a 120 years it is likely that not one single person alive today will still be here. We have limited time and often we waste it.

The painting tries to express the concern for time wasted. The circles and spirals can be considered as eyes that watch every wasted moment. With the grayish-blue and light color choice I tried to deliver the seriousness or perhaps sadness felt when regret finally appears.