‘Liquid Marks’

Jun 22

22.06.2024 — 01.09.2024

Exhibition view, ‘Liquid Marks’, PLUS-ONE Gallery, 2024

As the summer sun peaks, water's refreshing presence brings balance, mirroring the harmony found in life. In "Liquid Marks," we invite you to dive into a world where water and emotion intermingle, offering a refreshing perspective on the ever-changing nature of life.

This exhibition brings together six artists, each marking the essence of life through their work—whether through watercolor, oil, digital media, or by using water as a metaphor for emotions, movement, and transformation.

Participating artists: József Csató, Tatjana Gerhard, Frederik Heyman, Bram Kinsbergen, Bent Van Looy and Roy Mordechay.

József Csató’s (°1980) watercolour paintings are a vivid expression of his abstract artistic language. Utilizing bold colours and dynamic forms, Csató’s works are a visual symphony that challenges and delights the viewer’s perception. His mastery of the medium allows him to create depth and movement, making each piece a captivating experience that resonates with emotional intensity. His compositions may range from explorations of geometric shapes and patterns to more fluid and organic forms, creating a dialogue between structure and spontaneity on his paintings.

A recurring theme in the works of Tatjana Gerhard (°1974) is the exploration of the human condition. Her approach to watercolours is characterized by her exploration of the human form and psyche and often depict figures in states of transformation or contemplation, rendered in ethereal washes that convey a sense of vulnerability and strength. Each face tells a story. The use of watercolours allows for delicate layering, giving each portrait a luminous quality that suggests the complexity of the inner life.

Frederik Heyman's (°1984) latest project is his most personal yet, drawing from themes rooted in his own life. Originally titled 'digital tapestries,' he now refers to them as digital paintings crafted on his iPad. They reflect his artistic origins as an illustrator and painter, predating his venture into photography. Returning to the tactile joy of watercolors on paper, he found the iPad ideal for its speed and layering capabilities. The artworks are printed on textured art paper and enhanced with backlighting to create a 3D effect resembling woven pixels. Titled 'Lucent Echoes,' the term 'lucent' highlights their luminous quality, while 'echoes' refers to their connection with earlier, unfinished themes.

The oil paintings of Bram Kinsbergen (°1984) are a celebration of nature’s fleeting moments. His keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects result in works that are both intimate and expansive. Kinsbergen’s paintings invite viewers to pause and appreciate the subtleties of the natural world, rendered in delicate washes and dark, but vibrant splashes of colour. His compositions capture the dynamic essence of water, portraying its ever-changing nature and the interplay of light and shadow upon its surface.

Known for his multifaceted talents as a musician and painter, Bent Van Looy (°1976) brings a harmonious blend of creativity to his watercolour works. Van Looy's thematic approach in his works often explores themes of introspection, nature, and the interplay of light and shadow. His paintings frequently depict scenes that evoke a sense of tranquility and contemplation, with a keen attention to capturing fleeting moments of beauty in everyday life.

Roy Mordechay (°1976) explores watercolour, ink, and pencil on paper, crafting entire worlds from his expressive marks on paper. His pieces feature landscapes with lone tents, moons with faces, and hybrid creatures from ancient narratives, evoking scenes from untold stories. Everything in his work appears in motion yet trapped in a crevice, fueled by real and unreal found objects, remnants of past works, and crystallized narrative layers. Resisting simple interpretation, Mordechay's art offers a spectrum of viewpoints, leaving viewers to draw their own conclusions.