Bunny looking for Home
In Bunny looking for Home, Jan Kluveld demonstrates how imagination and abstraction can subtly merge. At first glance, the artwork appears entirely abstract, yet a closer look reveals the unmistakable shape of a bunny hidden within the vivid interplay of organic shapes and rich textures. The artist employs warm colors such as intense reds, yellows, and hints of bluish-green, giving the piece a lively, playful charm.
Technically, Kluveld applies thick layers of paint using an impasto technique, where paint is spontaneously and directly applied onto the canvas or panel, creating depth and tactility that enhances the sense of motion. The composition is dynamic and intuitive, naturally drawing the viewer’s eye toward the gentle contours of the bunny, evoking a sense of discovery.
Influences stem from abstract expressionism and figurative abstraction, consciously exploring the boundary between recognizable forms and pure abstraction. Kluveld seems to reference artists like Karel Appel and Corneille, known for their playful shapes and vivid colors often depicting animals.
The title Bunny looking for Home emphasizes a tender, humorous charm, evoking warmth and affection. At the same time, there is a sense of vulnerability and tenderness: the bunny almost seems to await acknowledgment and affection from the viewer.
Technically, Kluveld applies thick layers of paint using an impasto technique, where paint is spontaneously and directly applied onto the canvas or panel, creating depth and tactility that enhances the sense of motion. The composition is dynamic and intuitive, naturally drawing the viewer’s eye toward the gentle contours of the bunny, evoking a sense of discovery.
Influences stem from abstract expressionism and figurative abstraction, consciously exploring the boundary between recognizable forms and pure abstraction. Kluveld seems to reference artists like Karel Appel and Corneille, known for their playful shapes and vivid colors often depicting animals.
The title Bunny looking for Home emphasizes a tender, humorous charm, evoking warmth and affection. At the same time, there is a sense of vulnerability and tenderness: the bunny almost seems to await acknowledgment and affection from the viewer.