Conceptual Art
Russia's barbaric invasion of Ukraine is the conceptual theme of Raymond's current works.
He places everyday objects in a different context and hopes to make the viewer think about
the violence inthe world in current times. He supports the resistance against senseless violence
and the delusions of an authoritarian madman, the destruction of the culture and the continued
suffering of the Ukrainian people.
He places everyday objects in a different context and hopes to make the viewer think about
the violence inthe world in current times. He supports the resistance against senseless violence
and the delusions of an authoritarian madman, the destruction of the culture and the continued
suffering of the Ukrainian people.
Paintings
After a period of making highly figurative paintings, which he considers 'sins of youth', Raymond has
completely focused on painting abstract works. Raymond paints intuitively, without a preconceived
idea. His years of experience and his artistic antennae ensure that a fascinating field of tension
is created in his paintings.
completely focused on painting abstract works. Raymond paints intuitively, without a preconceived
idea. His years of experience and his artistic antennae ensure that a fascinating field of tension
is created in his paintings.
The overall compositions demonstrate a refined sense of color and contrast. On the one hand,
you can speak of a lyrical abstract style building on the expressionist art movements after 1945.
They are dreamy, vague images that force introspection. The images were made with great freedom.
On the other hand, his work demonstrates a geometric abstraction in which the composition is built up by juxtaposing colorful, powerful and contrasting surfaces. Raymond is extremely stimulated by this formal language. A style that develops into images with a timeless and open character.
The duality in style is bound by the frequent use of blue tones.
The vast blue color of the sky and the oceans symbolizes the infinity in which the human spirit finds
its final salvation. In his most recent paintings he flirts with other colors that contrast with each other
and compete for the most attention. Sometimes the colors are in harmony with each other,
sometimes they clash. It is precisely these contrasts that form the ingredients for a fascinating work
of art. In these paintings, the colors show themselves in vertical, horizontal and defined
linear surfaces, where the spacing andwidth of the lines builds up the tension.
The works of art are not without obligation but hold the viewer in a fascinating color experience
that sticks to the retina. Raymond's perfectionist nature ensures that these acrylic paintings are
flawlessly finished, which means they work optimally.
you can speak of a lyrical abstract style building on the expressionist art movements after 1945.
They are dreamy, vague images that force introspection. The images were made with great freedom.
On the other hand, his work demonstrates a geometric abstraction in which the composition is built up by juxtaposing colorful, powerful and contrasting surfaces. Raymond is extremely stimulated by this formal language. A style that develops into images with a timeless and open character.
The duality in style is bound by the frequent use of blue tones.
The vast blue color of the sky and the oceans symbolizes the infinity in which the human spirit finds
its final salvation. In his most recent paintings he flirts with other colors that contrast with each other
and compete for the most attention. Sometimes the colors are in harmony with each other,
sometimes they clash. It is precisely these contrasts that form the ingredients for a fascinating work
of art. In these paintings, the colors show themselves in vertical, horizontal and defined
linear surfaces, where the spacing andwidth of the lines builds up the tension.
The works of art are not without obligation but hold the viewer in a fascinating color experience
that sticks to the retina. Raymond's perfectionist nature ensures that these acrylic paintings are
flawlessly finished, which means they work optimally.
Raymond Gorissen graduated in Painting at the Municipal Academy of Visual Arts in Bilzen, Belgium (2016).
