Heat

This artwork captures an abstract snapshot of a hot summer’s day. It consists predominantly of creamy, sand-coloured and pale yellow tones, reminiscent of shimmering heat, arid landscapes and intense sunlight. Fine coloured lines in blue, green, red and violet run across the light, textured-looking background. They form irregular geometric shapes and are partly reminiscent of urban structures, horizons or abstract landscapes. The surface appears deliberately rough, weathered and multi-layered. Through overlays, abrasions and transparent layers of paint, the impression is created that traces of past moments have been preserved on the canvas. The minimalist colour palette and the fine lines lend the work a simultaneously meditative and mysterious quality.