Garnet Mirage

Garnet Mirage is a powerful piece within my Mirage series. It carries the same warm color palette that defines the collection, yet in this painting I have reduced the blue and green accents to a minimum. This shifts the focus entirely to the depth of red – from crimson and ruby to darker, almost mineral tones – combined with subtle copper gold that gently catches the light. With this work, I consciously chose a different direction. The paint is applied more thickly, with stronger relief and a more pronounced texture than in the other pieces of the series. This layering creates an enhanced sense of depth. The surface responds vividly to changing light temperatures throughout the day – cooler in the morning, warmer in the evening – allowing the painting to continuously transform. The texture surprises, precisely because the light moves across it in new ways each time. The combination of copper gold with crimson, ruby and other rich red tones makes this piece distinctly warm. Intense, yet balanced. If you are interested in Garnet Mirage, feel free to get in touch. I will gladly share more information about pricing and availability. The painting can be viewed by appointment in my studio in Vleuten, near Utrecht.