The abstract space in
The dream to paint a universe is the starting point of my artistry. This ambitious give I work on enormous, abstract canvases, which reflect much more than just the grandeur and beauty of such a gigantic space. Also the cruelty and survival of nature in such a space is an important element for me.
Learning to understand and map a universe is an instinctive process, which is actually only beginning to take shape in the last three years. Partly due to a residency of 3 months in New York ( NARS Foundation ) I came to the conclusion that dynamics plays a crucial role in understanding a universe. The abstract image that eventually emerges must therefore not only reflect an infinite space, but also contain a dynamic character within it. A painterly challenge that I am beginning to master more and more.
The coincidence of dark and sweet elements on the abstract canvas also enhances the silent intensity of the painting. Abstract painting is an ideal medium for this. Important sources of inspiration for me are Eastern & Western painting, astronomy and Friedrich Nietzsche.
Bima English ( 1982 , Rotterdam )
2007 graduated from the KABK , The Hague
Lives and works in Rotterdam