"POPPIES" is a typical Dutch landscape. The centerpiece of this work is a young girl, adorned in an immaculate white dress. Her essence reflects the purity of the poppies that surround her. In the foreground, the canvas comes alive with an explosion of warm red; the flowers dance in harmony with the girl's skipping rope gracefully swirling through the air. The poppies, like bursts of joy frozen in time, form an enchanting contrast to the girl's ethereal white dress. Above it, the sky tells a story of approaching drama. The sky, painted in warm hues, betrays the calm below with the threat of thunder. Dark clouds gather and cast a shadow over the idyllic scene. But even as the thunderstorm approaches, the warmth of the colors suggests a certain resistance to the impending gloom, as if nature itself is caught in a moment of tension between opposing forces. The composition is a delicate balance of contrasts - the innocence of youth against the backdrop of the force of nature. The girl, absorbed in her rhythmic dance with the skipping rope, becomes a symbol of resilience and joy in the face of uncertainty.

Artwork Size & Ink Base:

Mixed media Collage and Acrylic on linen canvas, 120 x 80 x 2 cm, 2023

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db Waterman