Artwork by Dutch painter Sharan Zwitser.
I have been captivated by the light and the colour
of the landscape
Light makes it not only possibly to see.
You can see light itself.
Clouds open themselves.
A moment of silence and beauty.
Time is slowing down,
Colours, pictures, landscapes and light.
A reflection in the water.
And each painting a attempt to catch that
mystical moment.
In my studio, an empty canvas and I listen.
I stand up, scratch, fight and let go.
Lines and dots.
The result an atmosphere, a simple colour, more
and more emptiness.
Searching for a language, a primitive strength,
that painting
I open my eyes
Emptiness
Dutch light,
I am a painter of Dutch grey light.
– Sharan Zwitser
The visual work of Sharan Zwitser can best be described as ‘abstracted figuration’. His work is unpolished, powerful and direct. In his paintings we see figurative visual elements next to less recognizable shapes. The result: an exciting play of figurative motifs, lines and spots.
“For me, painting is not primarily about technique, but about courage,” he says. “It takes courage to drop all your ideas and expectations about art. Only then can you really open your eyes and look around you.”
Sharan Zwitser recognizes his environment: he observes, makes choices and reduces the reality around him to his own reality. His subjects – landscapes, still lifes, human figures – come to life on the flat surface.
– David Visser
Gyana and family would like to share Sharan Zwitser’s work with as many people as possible and are now donating the remaining paintings. If you are interested go to: sharan.exto.nl
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