In the wings

Inspired by the life motto 'Quand même!' of renowned theater icon Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), I created 'In the Wings'. To translate this into a visual expression, I looked at the symbolism and visual characteristics of historical art genres. I found inspiration in Symbolism, an innovative art movement that emerged during the Belle Époque, where I specifically focused on the work of Odilon Redon. In 1900-1901, this French painter created a series of innovative depictions featuring flowers and branches that appear to float in a vacuum and seem to embody an abstraction of our inner world.

In the work 'In the Wings', a semi-transparent textile layer plays a central role as a transparent visual carrier, which simultaneously creates an intermediate space. I refer to theatrical elements such as the stage, the façade, the scenery, and the wings. The work consists of two seemingly identical representations: while one approaches the scene frontally, the other offers a glimpse behind the scenes. Due to the textile layer, visual elements shift and overlap, creating an interplay between visible and hidden layers.

Sales informationTitle: 'In the wings'

Year: 2024

Price: €1250.00 incl. 9% VAT

Edition: 1 + 1 AP

Dimensions: 73 x 103 cm

Material/technique: sublimation print on mesh textile, Giclée print on forex

Hanging system: wooden frame covered with textile mounted on a forex back plate, placed in a box frame

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