The figure of Captain Hendrik Van Der Deken and his mythical ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman, embody human stubbornness when confronted with the vastness of fate. Condemned to sail eternally without ever reaching shore, the myth transcends maritime tragedy to become a metaphor for longing, persistence, and the unreachable pursuit.
Through the subtle tension between gold leaf and textile weave, this artwork strips the legend of its somber nature, turning it into a meditation on light and solitude. The thread, meticulously woven, sustains the fragility of the vessel, while the golden glow represents not a sailor's treasure, but the radiant vastness of the ocean and the endurance of memory that refuses to fade.
To sail without a destination is not merely a curse, but the permanent state of creation: a continuous journey through matter, time, and the edge of the sea.
Limited Edition: 09/10
Dimension: 146 x 61 cms.
Date: 2022
Medium: Gold leaf, handwoven cotton fibers, and thread on canvas and structure.
The figure of Captain Hendrik Van Der Deken and his mythical ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman, embody human stubbornness when confronted with the vastness of fate. Condemned to sail eternally without ever reaching shore, the myth transcends maritime tragedy to become a metaphor for longing, persistence, and the unreachable pursuit.
Through the subtle tension between gold leaf and textile weave, this artwork strips the legend of its somber nature, turning it into a meditation on light and solitude. The thread, meticulously woven, sustains the fragility of the vessel, while the golden glow represents not a sailor's treasure, but the radiant vastness of the ocean and the endurance of memory that refuses to fade.
To sail without a destination is not merely a curse, but the permanent state of creation: a continuous journey through matter, time, and the edge of the sea.
Limited Edition: 09/10
Dimension: 146 x 61 cms.
Date: 2022
Medium: Gold leaf, handwoven cotton fibers, and thread on canvas and structure.
