Abstracte compositie 1994

This is "Abstracte compositie" by Harrie Gerritz, and it's so cool how he lets the process be visible! I mean, look at the surface, it's not trying to hide anything. The colors are laid down with such simple marks, a blue that's almost like a puddle, some strong black shapes. It's all very direct and playful. It's not trying to trick you into thinking it's anything other than what it is: colored marks on paper. The way the lines dance around each other, it reminds me a bit of Miró, that same sense of playful abstraction, but with a Dutch twist, maybe. I like how Gerritz isn't afraid to leave things open-ended. It feels like he's inviting you to participate in the making, to bring your own associations and experiences to the table. Art is more fun when it’s a conversation, right?