Published 01 April 2019 in Publications
Art Times
When I met you in the early 2000's, I was drawn to your work because I could see your distinct style, use of colour and talent. Those days you mainly painted soft interiors that invited the viewer to sit down and take a moment to reflect.
If 1 look at your work today - what an amazing privilege it has been to be apart of your journey.
Q You are always connected to your work and currently you are focused on mainly figures. Why do you identify this subject matter?
A l try to celebrate woman, their beauty as well as their strength. With my figure studies | depict a moment from the past and drag it back into the present. This serves as a metaphor for an experience or feeling that made me grow. I analyse my life, mistakes and victories, by painting figures.
With these three works I tried to show that although we are all different, our life experiences and challenges are the same, in a way it can unite us, making us stronger.
Q You have over the last two decades. used the same colour palette. Your tonal values moved to the subdued, resulting in a more sophisticated work
A Wow, it's a long time to reflect, leaves one exposed - a lot like my current works. Tonal values for me speaks to mood, it definitely helped me getting the message or connection across. I think it gives me the opportunity to highlight a growth in self-worth that comes with age. belief and confidence in who we are.
I find Jonel Scholtz to be a great spirit to be around. I always feel her energy and her love of life. She is one of those people who influence who you are. Always a great pleasure to have her and her work in the gallery.