Juxtaposition

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Acrylic and image transfer on wood.30x40x1.50"Although the Hague is not our capitol it is the seat of government of Holland. Like many Dutch cities it has aninteresting blend of ul tra modern and historic architecture. You can wander around this city imagining yourself in the future and then turn a corner into a street that seems to take you back in time. This juxtaposition is an endless source of inspiration to me. I just love the way the old and the new come together and co-exsist, each enhancing the uniqueness and beauty of the other. Even though I haven’t lived in Holland for over 15 years it will always be my home. When I lived there I never really appreciated the beauty of the architecture and the typically Dutch urban elements. Only after moving away was I able to see the beauty of the city. A piece like this is not only a way to keep the memories of my home country close to my heart, it is also a whole new discovery of the extraordinary designs that can be found in a city that used to be so familiar and mundane. Show more