Untitled 2011

This striking, untitled artwork by Daan Lemaire is rendered in paint on paper, a commonplace pairing, yet the result is anything but ordinary. Notice the way the artist coaxes the colors across the surface. The fluidity of the paint allows for an interesting interplay between intention and chance. Blue dominates the lower half, meeting a rugged form rendered in brown, black, and white. The quick, expressive strokes reveal the artist's hand and the physical act of painting. Lemaire's technique is rooted in the modern tradition, where the focus shifts from mere representation to the material qualities of the medium itself. Here, the paint is not just a tool, but an active participant in the creation of the image. The immediacy and the lack of precise detail invites you to contemplate the balance between control and surrender that every artist faces. Ultimately, this work reminds us that art is not just about the final image, but about the journey of its making.