Clarobscur 9

Year: 2023
Materials: Charcoal, oil on canvas
Autenthification: This artwork is signed/dated on the back
Series: Chiaroscuro

The “Chiaroscuro” series explores artistic expression by using a specially crafted charcoal that serves both as canvas and as a key element of the artwork. This medium, shaped through burning, incising, and smoothing, creates a distinct mode of expression.

A key feature of this series is the diptych format, which establishes a dialogue between two connected panels. This format contrasts the textures and depths of charcoal with traditional painting elements, enhancing the expressive potential of the two-dimensional surface. The diptych explores the contrast of light and shadow and highlights the material’s structural qualities, offering a more layered experience.

In “Chiaroscuro,” the diptych format heightens the tension between light and darkness, hope and despair, joy and anxiety. By placing these contrasting elements side by side, it creates a visual discourse that intensifies the impact of each panel. This interplay allows for a deeper exploration of contemporary human experience, where chiaroscuro becomes a commentary on the shadows and light of the 21st century.