Yūyake (夕焼け), the warm glow of the evening sky at sunset. The moment when the day lights up for just a little longer before the colors slowly soften. Orange meets pink, warmth gives way to stillness. In this painting, I explore that transition. The warm outer surface and the soft field of color in the center bring together the energy of the evening sun and the tranquility that follows.
The Color Palette
For this work, I chose a palette that combines warmth and softness: burnt orange as an enveloping color, with muted mauve, dusty pink, and warm taupe tones in the elongated field of color. Not all nuances are immediately visible, but they live within the work. The soft vertical transitions allow the colors to flow into one another, just as the evening sky slowly changes as you continue to watch.
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 field of color is inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of ma, the power of the empty space that envelops everything. The orange outer surface gives the understated nuances in the center room to come into their own.
A floating effect on the wall
For these paintings, I have 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 also forms 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: Original design with a 3 cm wooden spacer
Back: Painted in Prussian blue
Unique original: Hand-signed by Jordy Koumans
Delivery & Collection
This work is available in two ways:
Collection in Tilburg: personal collection at my studio in Carré, Tilburg.
Shipping: carefully packed and shipped with insurance, worldwide.
Includes certificate of authenticity.
