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Glacier Bay Basin Painting

Cécile van Hanja

Netherlands

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 55.1 W x 27.6 H x 1.4 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

“Glacier Bay Basin” paints a captivating picture with its title, focusing on the stark beauty of a cold, serene landscape. The canvas portrays a mesmerizing contrast between the dominant cold blue light and the somber, dark gray sky hovering above. The cold blue light takes center stage within the painting, captivating attention with its icy hues that define the essence of the Glacier Bay Basin. This chilly illumination casts an otherworldly glow upon the scene, highlighting the contrasting elements within the landscape and contributing to the overall atmosphere of tranquility and isolation. The juxtaposition of this cold, illuminating blue against the brooding darkness of the sky creates a striking visual contrast that captivates the observer’s gaze. This interplay between contrasting tones accentuates the serene yet intense nature of the Glacier Bay Basin, inviting viewers to contemplate the stark beauty and ethereal allure of this majestic, icy terrain.

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Painting:

Acrylic on Canvas

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One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

55.1 W x 27.6 H x 1.4 D in

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Cécile van Hanja, born in Corsica in 1964 and a graduate of the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam in 1993, is an artist based in Haarlem, Netherlands. Her artistic journey has been deeply influenced by her formative years spent in the South of France, later finding inspiration in the structured landscapes of the Netherlands. Van Hanja’s works epitomize the principles of ‘De Stijl’ and Modernism, notably influenced by Piet Mondrian’s straight lines and the movement’s pursuit of harmony and unity. Her fascination with the ideals of hope and prosperity stemming from these 20th-century movements is evident in her paintings, which often depict modern architectural compositions characterized by rhythmic patterns of verticals and horizontals. Emphasizing intangible aspects by creating open spaces, her paintings feature transparent walls and floors, leading to an interplay of reflections and vanishing points. The deliberate use of thin layers of acrylic and oil paint adds depth and luminosity to her works, allowing underlying colors to shine through and preventing the architectural compositions from becoming static. Cécile van Hanja’s art is renowned for its multi-colored labyrinth of spaces, creating an illusion of depth and complexity within a structured framework of lines and reflections. Her compositions invite viewers to explore the blend between rational and intuitive thinking, offering a unique perspective on modern architectural landscapes through her layered and transparent artistic approach. Her works are displayed in various private collections globally and represented by prominent galleries such as the Fremin Gallery in New York and Saatchi Art’s Samsung Architecture collection. Additionally, Cécile also accepts commissions. If you reside in a modern home and wish to commission a painting, you can submit a request through the Saatchi team, who will facilitate communication with the artist.

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