CÉCILE VAN HANJA

Arctic Modernism

2023

“Frozen Light” captures a captivating scene where a white modernistic architectural marvel rests amid a landscape draped in glistening snow, set against a dramatic backdrop of a dark...

“Glacier Bay Basin" captures a captivating scene where a white modernistic architectural marvel rests amid a landscape draped in glistening snow, set against a dramatic backdrop of a...

“Broken Ice” encapsulates a wintry landscape where light assumes a pivotal role, casting its glow upon the snow-covered foreground in front of an architectural marvel. The building portrayed draws inspiration from the iconic Farnsworth House, paying homage to Mies van der Rohe’ timeless modernistic pavilion. The interplay of light reflecting off the snow in the forefront becomes a focal point, illuminating the scene and contributing to the ambiance of the wintry landscape. This luminous display adds depth and texture to the composition, infusing it with a sense of tranquility and stark beauty. Against the backdrop stands an iceberg, its presence enhancing the sensation of intense cold permeating the environment. The contrast between the crisp lines of the modernistic structure and the imposing, icy form of the iceberg amplifies the painting’s evocative portrayal of frigid isolation. Crafted and prepared for display, “Broken Ice” stands...

Born in Corsica, Cecile van Hanja spent her childhood in France before moving to the Netherlands as a child. Inspired by Piet Mondrian, the De Stijl m...

Serene Confidence was created from a collection of sketches drawn in situ whilst in Priory Bay, Isle of White. A beautifully dramatic, calm evening with a hint of pink. It is importa...

Scott Naismith’s painting Moulded by Water is an original painting that has been created using oil and spray paint on linen canvas. Scott Naismith usually paints bright and vibrant a...

Fluro leggings, strobe lights, electric music, dancing the night away to disco beats. Additional information: Original painting Acrylic on canvas Signed by the artist Image size:...

View of the London city skyline at dusk on neon yellow Additional information: Acrylic paint on Canvas 12 H x 12 W x 2 D cm (4.72 x 4.72 x 0.79 in) Sold unframed Image size: Heigh...