GLASS, 2007
- oil on canvas
- 60x40cm
In De Vliegher's work, colour, light, composition and perspective play an essential role. The proposed subject is of secondary importance to him, as it is nothing but an opportunity to paint, a means of producing images. Only the painterly presence of the representation seems to fascinate him. Jan De Vliegher paints the light. The light that reflects and reflects until it detaches from the objects and starts to form almost abstract compositions.
The paintings of Jan De Vliegher (born 1964, lives and works in Bruges) are a meeting of abstract movements and figurative perspectives, of expressionistic brushstrokes and impressionistic accents, but above all, of a 'joie de vivre' and a 'joie de peindre'. Since his debut in 1998, he has worked in series based on careful observations of everyday life. The themes range from landscapes, gardens, and beach scenes, to terraces in bird's-eye view and reflections in the water, to architectural elements and display cabinets, opulent interiors and chandeliers, busts, plates, and glasses. He paints quickly and accurately, 'alla prima' or wet-on-wet, and often on a large scale. Inherent in the art of painting, his work revolves around image definition, and he develops a contemporary oeuvre with a personal touch using paint material and brushwork. Enthusiasm and intuition are paramount.