Winter 2020/21 war my first winter in New Jersey and it seemed to be an unusually tough and snowy one. For many weeks the ground was covered with snow, hiding what laid underneath. Occassionaly the surface was interrupted by little stems and grasses. This white blanket generated a tranquil landscape, beautiful and peaceful but maybe a little bit deceiving. It went well with the quiet pandemic winter.

With their reduced, muted color palette and strong marks, the paintings in this series are reminiscent of this winter impression. They are on canvas, made with mixed media and have a lot of texture and feel.