Soft fronts 05 (series of four)
Stien Bekaert’s Soft Fronts and All Smiles series bring together delicate explorations of color, light, and abstraction. Through lithography and monotype, these works blend natural tones with subtle forms, inviting viewers into a serene, contemplative experience. The collection offers a dialogue between ethereal imagery and tangible materials, ideal for collectors seeking tranquility and depth in abstract art.
In the Soft Fronts and All Smiles series, Stien Bekaert captures the impermanence of light and shifting atmospheres. Through her use of lithography and monotype on poplar plywood and Zerkall paper, Bekaert explores natural gradients of color—blues, yellows, and reds—evoking tranquil moments like dawn breaking or the movement of clouds across the sky.
Both series are presented in artist-designed maple wood frames with UV70% anti-reflective plexiglass, highlighting the delicate balance between Bekaert’s abstract compositions and their physical presence. Each work, limited in edition, invites viewers to pause, reflect, and discover personal interpretations within the subtle layers of color and form. These series exemplify Bekaert’s ongoing exploration of light, identity, and perception in the modern world.
A series of 4 presenting a dynamic interplay of color and texture through lithography and monotype on poplar plywood. The horizontal gradients of deep reds, blues, and soft pastels evoke natural elements like shifting skies, while the tactile surface of the wood contrasts with the smoothness of the layered colors. Protected by UV70% plexiglass, the work reflects Bekaert’s exploration of impermanence and materiality, blending natural and abstract elements.
All Smiles
All Smiles, 2024 consists of nine lithography and monotype prints on Zerkall paper, evoking serene natural landscapes through soft transitions of pastel blues and yellows. The delicate white forms scattered across each piece subtly reference clouds or atmospheric patterns, inviting a reflective and meditative engagement. Encased in artist-designed maple wood frames, the works explore abstraction’s nuanced relationship with nature, offering an ethereal and contemplative visual experience.
Series of nine, Stien Bekaert, All Smiles, 2024. Gert Cornelis for Rufus
Stien Bekaert’s All Smiles, 2024 presents a harmonious blend of abstraction and natural elements. The soft gradient of blues and yellows creates a serene, dreamlike atmosphere reminiscent of a calm sky. Delicate white forms float across the composition, suggesting fleeting clouds or ethereal patterns. Crafted on Zerkall paper with lithography and monotype, the piece is framed in maple wood with UV70% anti-reflective glass, enhancing the peaceful, reflective qualities of this unique edition.
Stien Bekaert, All Smiles, 2024. Gert Cornelis for Rufus
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