RICHARD JANSEN
In a state of clarity and wonder Richard Jansen relinquishes his preconceptions to chance and acts as a messenger for his muse. Responding only to his deepest self and the concatenation of visual stimuli created by the painting process, his hands move the tools and paint in reaction to his subconscious. Bold, raw, percussive strokes juxtaposing delicate refined movements within the medium reflect Jansen’s state of mind rather than his directed visualizations.
The results are not only vibrant and beautiful but pure and essential depictions of the universal metaphors of communication. If a painting of Richard Jansen’s were trying to describe sadness it would simply burst into tears.
There's no preconceived plan when I start on a painting. No topic. No idea.., no clue. The base color is determined just a few moments before I start. While painting chance and intuition are my guides. My gut the only voice allowed to speak freely. I try to capture the moment like a form of live music registration. Balance between raw energy and tranquility is of the utmost importance. Although control (material and tools) remains an important fact, I'm constantly on the lookout for the unexpected. I find beauty in raw unpredictable strokes.
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Chilly Mourning
Alienation
Angeles del Sol
DNA Portrait
Beauty and Decay
Eruption
Faire Pipi
Niebla
In High Feather
Just Before Dawn
Tulipe
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Los Loros
Narrow Escape
Rock 'n' Roll
Screaming Beauty
Nueve Nuevos
Senderos Serpiente
Beaufort