Wouter van Kelle

abstract - muurschildering - schilderen - installatie - sculptuur

Van Kelle starts off by exploring the basic qualities of paint. In doing so he examines how certain paints react with the qualities of different surfaces. He strives to make this visible to the viewer by allowing them to look through the layers of paint. This can be done using light, the way the painting is placed in a room, or by leaving pieces of the surface partially or fully uncovered. By painting this way, Van Kelle’s focus is solely on form over function. In his research for a universal form-language, he looks beyond material and colour. Within the strokes presented in each work, he strives for a balance between easy-accessibility and highly-researched and well-conceptualised art.

Oculus - Approaching the gallery space as a playground was Van Kelle’s intention when creating ‘Oculus’. A space where everything is possible. With this in mind he created a painting which would be visually attractive from both inside and out. With this work Van Kelle wants to show the viewer how his work is constructed by leaving the inside open to view. The size of the work facilitates to wander around to be able to perceive all sides of the installation. ‘Oculus’ is a work in which Van Kelle has started to use a broader colour pallet, stepping away from his monotone use of colour which can be seen in previous works. Also, the use of materials is broaden during the research, adding pigment powder to the process of painting for the first time. This makes the paintings more vibrant and creates more layers on the surface.