My Secret Garden - Mosaic 2018

Arne Quinze made this large-scale mosaic painting, 'My Secret Garden', using a range of materials. Imagine standing in front of this canvas, or even better, imagine being Arne! The thick impasto paint, built up in layers, gives a real sense of depth and texture. I picture the artist, palette in hand, mixing those blues, reds, and yellows, each stroke deliberate yet impulsive. It’s like a dance between control and chaos, right? There’s a real physicality to this work – you can almost feel the energy that went into creating it. See how each dab and swirl of paint builds to create the form, the texture, the color! The way the colors merge, juxtapose and pop, is like a visual symphony, echoing the vibrant energy of his installations. Like all artists, Quinze is having a conversation with those who came before him. This piece feels connected to the impressionists but with a contemporary twist. It embraces ambiguity and uncertainty, inviting multiple interpretations. Like all good art should!