Vreemde ogen op Klee

By Marian Williams - Strange Eyes on Klee

This artwork stands out for its bold combination of tradition and modernity, blending elements from the past with a striking contemporary twist.
The base is a portrait of actors from the 1950s.
The formal attire – a woman in a dress and a man in a suit and tie – evokes nostalgia and classic iconography.

The central element that immediately draws attention is a detail from ‘Senecio’ by Paul Klee. The faces have been deliberately replaced by abstract shapes and transformed into two large asymmetrical circles in bright pink, intersected by red arcs representing the eyes. This gives the work a surrealist dimension.

The bold use of decontextualization and simplified forms challenges traditional portraiture rules. The harmonious composition and carefully chosen color palette captivate the viewer and invite reflection on the coexistence of different art periods in a single visual narrative.

In short, this creation is a powerful and ingenious statement that brings the past and present together in an innovative way.

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Colors of the original may differ slightly from the photos.

View the complete Marian Williams collection and her bio here.