Abstract

2026 | Oil on canvas | Palette knife | 120x100 cm

2026 | Oil on canvas | Palette knife and brush technique | 120x100 cm

Present-day was inspired by the mid-20th-century Abstract Expressionist movement like Franz Kline and Gerhard Richter with his experimental approach to abstraction using squeegee technique.

The inspiration is rooted in the contrast between rigid societal structures and moments of hope, enlightenment, or fleeting clarity.

Because it is abstract, it acts as a mirror.

The medium was chosen to give the painting a physical presence. The palette knife scrapes, built-up layers, and scored lines turn the canvas into a living surface. It suggests time.

This gestural, textured abstraction style allows for raw honesty and spontaneity. The contrast between the chaotic, gray background and the deliberate, thick application of the black and yellow bands creates a powerful visual hierarchy. The style captures the duality of life: the messy, unpredictable background noise of existence contrasted against stark, undeniable realities.

2026 | Oil on canvas | Palette knife and brush technique | 100x120 cm

2026 | Oil on canvas | Palette knife and brush technique | 100x120 cm

1999 | Oil on canvas | Brush technique | 80x60 cm

1998 | Oil on canvas | Brush technique | 80x60 cm | Private collection