I have always been fascinated with expressing concepts that are not easily represented in two dimensions. In my most recent works, I have used oil on canvas to portray time by painting the feeling of motion, using photographic images captured from my geographic environment. I like to use smooth horizontal lines in combination with vivid colors to create an illusion where the eyes are invited to dance around the canvas, never resting. This can give the viewer the impression of depth and motion. Most of my works begin as photographs. Using experimental photographic techniques I will capture the landscape which will become the source material for the painting. Often I will represent the photograph on the canvas exactly like I see it, and other times I will borrow just the palette and general composition to use as a starting point for an abstract painting. I like to experiment with, and apply new technologies to my work. I feel this is a unique time in the history of painting and I'm very excited to be working now.
Ben van Netten
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