Shinonome (東雲), the dawn. The moment when night slowly gives way to the first light, even before the sky glows in warm colors. The darkness is still there, but something is changing. In this painting, I explore that transition. Deep purple shades and cool blue nuances flow into one another, like a quiet announcement of the day.
The Color Palette
For this work, I chose a palette that connects the depth of the night with the first light: muted violet and indigo as enveloping colors, with soft lavender shades, cool blue, and dark, warmer nuances in the elongated color field. Not all nuances are immediately visible, but they live within the work. The vertical color transitions bring a soft rhythm to the composition, as if light and shadow are slowly changing places.
Technique & Material
Painted with acrylic paint on panel, built up layer by layer. The surface has a subtle texture that looks different in changing light. The tight composition with the elongated color field is inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of ma, the power of the empty space that envelops everything. The purple outer surface gives the nuances in the center space to come into their own.
A floating effect on the wall
For these paintings, I developed my own hanging system. The 3 cm wooden block on the back keeps the panel straight and parallel to the wall, with space between the painting and the wall. This makes the work appear to float and creates a spatial 3D effect.
The back is also part of the work: I have painted it Prussian blue. In combination with the distance from the wall, this creates a deep, dark shadow effect that gives the painting extra dimension. Not only the painted front, but also the space behind it contributes to the experience of the work.
Specifications
Size: 40 × 20.5 cm
Material: Acrylic paint on panel
Hanging system: Own design with a 3 cm wooden spacer
Back: Painted in Prussian blue
Unique original: Hand-signed by Jordy Koumans
Delivery & Pickup
This work is available in two ways:
Pickup in Tilburg: personal pickup at my studio in Carré, Tilburg.
Shipping: carefully packed and insured shipping, worldwide.
Includes certificate of authenticity.
