Van Gogh’s internal monologue was a great irony – proof of his madness as much as a mark of his genius and prescience. Between bouts with madness, I believe he was seized by moments of ultimate clarity. Underpinning his evocative visual language are his letters to his brother Theo and artist friends that revealed so much of his spirituality and positive introspections.
My personal connection with van Gogh has always been with his words and palette. While contemplating his words and his art as his lifeline, I explored and interpreted these themes:
- the eternal sunshine behind his introspection,
- the remarkable tracks he left on his intense journey,
- the solace and stillness he found before his life’s end,
- and his profound connection with his faith.
24 x 24 inches, mixed media on canvas (2013)
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“But there is no sadness in this death, this one takes place in broad daylight with a sun flooding everything with light of pure gold.”
– Vincent van Gogh
altered state by arlyn 