Bosrand 1991 - 1998

Kees Stoop made this watercolor called ‘Bosrand’ in August of ‘91. It's all about these transparent layers, laid down one after the other, like thoughts piling up. Look at how the green bleeds into the blues and purples, giving a sense of depth to the forest’s edge. It's not about precise representation; it's more like an echo of a place, a feeling of being there. The paint is so fluid, so delicate, that it feels like the whole scene could dissolve at any moment, or reform itself into something new. There’s a certain looseness and freedom to the piece, reminiscent of Bonnard, that makes you want to keep looking, to piece together the puzzle of what you are seeing. Stoop invites us into the mystery, suggesting that maybe the most interesting art embraces ambiguity.