Emotions of Gesture m.f.
2023
78 x 56 cm paper
60 x 40 cm print
etching
edition of 3
720 €
Emotions of Gesture is an art project that explores the emotional and symbolic meanings behind the giving of flowers in a series of five prints. In personal conversations with five people, I explored their motivations: when and why do they give away flowers, what feelings and messages do they want to express with them, and what do they hope to gain from these gestures? The choice of flowers was also a central theme. These stories formed the starting point for my artistic exploration of the essence of these special gestures. Each print in the series tells an individual story in which flowers play a central role as an expression of emotion. The stories of the interviewees inspired me to visually interpret the feelings behind the flower arrangements and to express their symbolic power in my works. In my compositions, I attach great importance to clear, reduced forms that place the flowers at the centre and emphasise the essentials with generous white space. The calm background draws attention to the underlying message and invites the viewer to grasp the emotional depth behind the gesture. The series was created using etching on high-quality mould-made paper, a technique that intensifies the depth and detail of the floral arrangements through fine lines and textured surfaces. This paper gives the prints a unique feel and emphasises the craftsmanship that goes into each individual work.
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