Almond blossom x Soulages
Vincent van Gogh's iconic “Almond blossom” is revisited in the dark, textured world of Pierre Soulages. This interpretation plays on the contrasts between deep blacks, shades of gray and the brilliant white of the flowers. Soulages brings his mastery of light and matter to bear, using bold impastos and dense textures to give the work a sculptural dimension. The twisted, almost abstract branches evoke a dramatic dance in the dark, while the luminous flowers burst forth like shards of hope in a mysterious, captivating atmosphere.
L'œuvre en bref
Vincent van Gogh's iconic “Almond blossom” is revisited in the dark, textured world of Pierre Soulages. This interpretation plays on the contrasts between deep blacks, shades of gray and the brilliant white of the flowers. Soulages brings his mastery of light and matter to bear, using bold impastos and dense textures to give the work a sculptural dimension. The twisted, almost abstract branches evoke a dramatic dance in the dark, while the luminous flowers burst forth like shards of hope in a mysterious, captivating atmosphere.