New paintings
This time in Japan I am inspired by the Japanese symbols of the threefold 'Tomoe' or Mitsudomoe (3 swirls together in a endless circular movement) and the Kanji character 'Kizuna' which means human bond. This character was chosen as a symbol for the recovery after the March 11 Earthquake and Tsunami. The history of the mitsudomoe is unclear, its meaning changed over time. I see it as a bond between man, heaven and earth, which I hope to stay in balance forever.
Resilience I
Acrylic and newspaper on canvas, 92 x 61 cm, 2012
As the fragile
short lived
tiny flower
breaks through
the old bark
And the black
sky above
my head
lits up by
clouds in pink
I finally understand
the power
of resilience
in the dark
… I think
"Resilience I"
Acrylic on canvas, 120 x 50 xm, 2012
"Kizuna I"
Acrylic on canvas
46 x 92 cm
2012
"Mitsudomoe, Don't let them fall apart"
Mixed media on Canvas, triptich
3 times 40 x 51 cm
2012