Vincent Van Gogh, portrait apaisé 2022

Cricorps made this painting of Vincent Van Gogh, I imagine, with a mix of reverence and playfulness. Look at those brushstrokes – thick, juicy, and full of energy! The artist's hand seems to have danced across the canvas, building up layers of color and texture. You can almost feel the rhythm of the painting. I wonder what Cricorps was thinking as they made this? Were they trying to channel Van Gogh’s spirit, or were they just having fun with the image? The whole painting feels like an act of homage. And those lines! They wobble and squiggle. It makes me think about how artists riff off each other, remixing styles and ideas across time. This one winks to Van Gogh's signature style, but then it veers off in its own direction. I love seeing that push and pull. It's like a conversation between artists happening right before our eyes.