Layers of Earth
Annelies, the painter of this work, works under the name 'Hymn of Silence'. As she progresses trough life, searching for balance or going with the flow, her art translates her evolution. Embracing the fickleness of life she lets coincidence and faith decide how and what her next work will be. The combination of color, light and texture are build layer upon layer as old masters used to do. Inspired by nature and a deep knowledge of ancient artisanal techniques her paintings captivate the attention of the viewer and succeed in connecting on a deep level.
This particular work is a mixed media work where se incorporated recycled old hemp mixed with custom ceramic tiles. The materials used express the importance of raw natural elements in her work. Connecting with nature se called this work 'Layers of Earth'. She captivates the intrinsik emotion in the following words ... "Be still and listen, the earth is singing". 41 w x 52 h, Ref. 1450