#29 – La transparence des larmes Echo
November 2015
Acrylic on canvas (1m x 1m)
It’s been more than a year that I wrote about #20 – La transparence des larmes. Re-reading what I wrote, I notice how crucial it is for me now to be true to my feelings, to acknowledge them and accept them and, if I am in a safe place, not to hide them.
Painting #29 is like an echo, a much softer version of #20 – at first sight. I painted with a similar intention, to let feelings show up that wanted to be felt. A much tender, softer intention. Also in the choice of colours: the undertones were between lilac and soft pink, and the top layer in muted, cold tones, from deep blue to green and turquoise interspersed with white.
And then, once I had let the colours gently blend, I felt a strong impulse to express the vivacity and life force that was inside of me. And I did, first of all by moving one, then two, then three chopsticks across the canvas in sweeping movements and spirals, and finally by using a metal spatula to make strong thick lines on the canvas.
The result is a gently vibrant painting.
And I’m very happy to say that it has now found its place in the home of my lovely osteopath Lisa, whose energy is gentle and powerful at the same time. A very matching fit.
La transparence des larmes – Écho.
*** Original painting in private collection ***