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Remove the Cords of the Past to Liberate the Wings of Freedom Painting

Robert van de Graaf

Netherlands

Painting, Oil on Canvas

Size: 78.7 W x 55.1 H x 1 D in

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This work is inspired by the cords of the past that keep us connected to negative situations of the past and old patterns and saboteurs of our being, which are obstructing our freedom of the soul. When we succeed in removing the cords we gain a piece of freedom and allows us to be free as a bird. Strengthened by the blue fire of trust to have the guts to actually start the process to remove the cords. Another inspiration of the painting is a part of the Aramese Jesus prayer; 6. Loose the cords of mistakes binding us, as we release the strands we hold of others’ guilt. The painting also refers to the sculpture ‘Book With Wings’ (1992 - 1994) by Anselm Kiefer.

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Oil on Canvas

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78.7 W x 55.1 H x 1 D in

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ARTIST STATEMENT: Robert van de Graaf (b. 1983, the Netherlands) is interested in the connections and relations between the mystical in this world, in all its manifestations (the sea, the sky, nature, human built environments, light and darkness), and the sense and the dimension of the spiritual world and our soul. In his exploration he is seeking the mystical hidden in this world which he translates into metaphorical paintings. The works express a complex interplay of visual impressions combined with emotional and spiritual reflection. Each piece gives substance to his ongoing personal journey to seek meaning in life. With his work Van de Graaf questions human destiny and how we as human beings can develop ourselves and grow on a spiritual level. He wishes his artworks to stimulate an opening towards personal deepening, both for himself and the viewer. The artworks aim to elicit a gaze back at the viewer, a reflection of feelings, crossing the line from observation to introspection. Van de Graaf draws his inspiration from religious and spiritual stories, mythology, mystical places and the philosophy of life. He transforms his inspiration into contemporary interpretations while richly referring to artists through all times of art history such as Caspar David Friedrich, Anselm Kiefer, Joan Mitchell and the old masters. Though primarily working on his oil paintings, he is also using drawings and watercolours during the creation process. The oil paintings are layered, densely merging his diverse range of mark making, the expressive use of colour and studied compositions. His mark making, using brushes and palette knives, is moving from energetic gestural marks to precisely observed very delicate ones throughout the different stages of the work process. The paintings are often large in scale and balance between the figurative and the abstract, giving a certain freedom to the viewer. Van de Graaf received a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Architecture (Technical University Delft) in 2009. At an early age he enjoyed an intense private painting and drawing training (1996 - 2001) by the Dutch artist Erica Meyster (1949 - 2006). Van de Graaf experiences the process of creating as freedom, inner battles and faith.

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