The Fragile Threads of Connection (2025) 拼贴 由 Jan Keteleer

Giclée on fine art paper.
Numbered and hand-signed in the white margin.
Sent with certificate of authenticity.
Image size 50 x 50 cm.
Overall dimensions: 60 x 60 cm.
The white margin makes it easy to place the work in a passe-partout.
New / never framed.
Sent by courier in a suitable tube.

This painting, for me, embodies the delicate relationship between individuality and the external forces that shape us. The woman, central and unyielding, stands as a symbol of self-awareness and resilience. Her red and yellow attire echoes the vibrancy of life and personal identity, contrasted by the muted tones of the world around her. She meets the viewer with calm confidence, a silent invitation to reflect on the essence of our own being.
Behind her, the black silhouette looms large, representing society’s gaze and the omnipresence of technology, responsibility, and collective pressures. The profile, though faceless, is omnipotent, framing a collection of memories, aspirations, and realities. Each framed scene tells a fragmented story—from expansive cityscapes to intimate human moments, hinting at the complexities of life.
The figure at the computer within the silhouette stands as a poignant reminder of our modern distractions. Its placement within this larger-than-life profile feels intentional, pulling focus toward how our inner narratives are shaped by external, technological demands.
This piece is a conversation between the individual and the world, a meditation on the push and pull of identity, memory, and the collective. It’s a call for introspection in a world that often demands outward focus.

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