The woman who measures the clouds (2024) Painting by Jan Keteleer

Digital Painting on Wood, 15.8x15.8 in
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Fine art paper, 8x8 in
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  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Digital Painting on Wood
  • Dimensions 18.1x18.1 in
    Dimensions of the work alone, without framing: Height 15.8in, Width 15.8in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
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  • Categories Paintings under $1,000 Surrealism Everyday Life
In this captivating painting, a woman stands at the very top of a towering ladder, reaching towards the clouds with a measuring stick in hand. The ladder itself is a striking element, its rustic and weathered wood conveying a sense of age and endurance. It stretches improbably high, defying gravity and logic, enhancing the surreal nature of her task. [...]
In this captivating painting, a woman stands at the very top of a towering ladder, reaching towards the clouds with a measuring stick in hand. The ladder itself is a striking element, its rustic and weathered wood conveying a sense of age and endurance. It stretches improbably high, defying gravity and logic, enhancing the surreal nature of her task.
The woman is depicted in traditional attire, her garments flowing gently in the wind. Her expression is one of determination and focus, eyes fixed on the clouds above as if they hold the secrets of the universe. The artist has skillfully rendered her with a sense of grace and resolve, emphasizing her audacious spirit.
The clouds themselves are a study in contrast, painted in varying shades of white, grey, and blue. This intricate detailing conveys a sense of depth and movement, making them appear almost within reach, yet eternally distant. They swirl and shift, reflecting the infinite possibilities and challenges one might face.
The background setting further amplifies the scene's grandeur—a vast, open landscape stretches out beneath her, or perhaps a dramatic sky filled with turbulent clouds. This backdrop serves to highlight the scale of her endeavor and the vastness of the world she seeks to measure. The painting masterfully captures the human spirit's audacity and determination, celebrating our innate drive to dream and reach beyond perceived limitations.

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From his interests in both classical art and modern / contemporary art, Belgian artist Jan Keteleer (JanKé) works with different styles. Ancient art is one of his interests, but you can also find examples of his [...]

From his interests in both classical art and modern / contemporary art, Belgian artist Jan Keteleer (JanKé) works with different styles. Ancient art is one of his interests, but you can also find examples of his work in pop art and impressionism. If you browse through Jan Keteleer's portfolio, you will find beautiful nature scenes, painterly images of animals or pop art-based nudes.

After years of working in commercial photography, he turned his interest to artistic black and white photography. Projects such as Speechless, Silent Dialogues and Roots with Taboo brought him fame. He was inspired by the problems of the multicultural society in Belgium, the coexistence of different national and ethnic groups, the issue of the language barrier and the lack of dialogue between the "old" (the native population) and the "new" Belgians (the immigrants).

Today he has devoted himself entirely to digital painting. Using classical techniques such as acrylic and pastel, he creates individual elements that are then digitally brought together and finished.

JanKé attaches great importance to the social significance of his works and integrates them into the context of public space (stations, airports and public transport), prompting the viewer to react and reflect. His projects have received the support of the organization Sprakeloos, which aims to use art to provoke discussion on social issues.

He has had numerous exhibitions in Belgium (in Antwerp, Bruges, Lier, Leuven and Ghent), in the U.S. (in Dallas and San Francisco) and in Poland (in Krakow).

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