Erik de Jong (1958)
Astronaut
2015 | graphite, acrylic and oil paint on panel | 120 × 80 cm
Erik de Jong says that, to him, painting is about life and death. So what is his painting of an older man in a space suit trying to tell us?
De Jong usually portrays people in a moment of peace and quiet. Painting in a very realistic style, he gets his ideas for what to paint simply by observing life. What we see on the surface of his work is often obvious, but its meaning can be difficult to put a finger on.
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