Cafè De Paris
Measurements:
170×110
Technique:
Oil on Canvas
Description:
“I think it was the bubble that made the painting, in that it was the unexpected detail, something incongruous in the setting. The detail, precision and realism is extraordinary for sure, but I suppose we associate bubble blowing with a different enviroment or time of life than that, so it is arresting by virtue of the challenge.
Children blow bubbles in a carefree urgent way, the man is measured and gentle Though is there ever a man who when he plays with bubbles can forget the joy of long gone days spent doing the same?
I suppose we all need a way to suspend the onslaught of time and thoughts, so that we have space to live and be. Yet space and solitude leads to silence, where your mind speaks loudest. It is learning to value the voice of soundlessness that calms the being”
