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Jan De Vliegher

Various works from 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005

  • oil on canvas
  • 30x45cm

Small paintings all depict water surfaces reflecting light like mirrors, including the light play of a swimmer in a pool, the reflection of overhanging branches, the erratic movement of the water surface, sunlight reflections on the undulating water of a rocky coast, light reflections in the waves of the North Sea, the depth of the waterfront along the Minnewater... Reflecties is also the result of artistic reflection. The artist studied the effect of light on color in his painting in an almost scientific manner. Forms are vaguely suggested, while colors display real precision. Up close, the works tend towards abstraction, while from a distance, they appear photorealistic. This surprising duality gives each canvas a captivating visual pull.

The paintings of Jan De Vliegher (born 1964, lives and works in Bruges) are a meeting of abstract movements and figurative perspectives, of expressionistic brushstrokes and impressionistic accents, but above all, of a 'joie de vivre' and a 'joie de peindre'. Since his debut in 1998, he has worked in series based on careful observations of everyday life. The themes range from landscapes, gardens, and beach scenes, to terraces in bird's-eye view and reflections in the water, to architectural elements and display cabinets, opulent interiors and chandeliers, busts, plates, and glasses. He paints quickly and accurately, 'alla prima' or wet-on-wet, and often on a large scale. Inherent in the art of painting, his work revolves around image definition, and he develops a contemporary oeuvre with a personal touch using paint material and brushwork. Enthusiasm and intuition are paramount.

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