"Disruption" Oil on canvas , by Erik Pevernagie xxx

When we feel disrupted, we walk a tightrope between presence and absence. The mirror of the past shows all the cracks assembled during our life's twisted journey.

Since the implacable incursion of past and present creates an outlandish ground of astonishment, it opens access to a new stage of life.

A sudden and abrupt clash between new and old, between being and having been, intractably provokes a surge of bewilderment and enthrallment.

Reconciling 'now' and 'before' can challenge our sense of identity and continuity, but it is often a chaotic transition.

In that event, "Time" has to become a redeemer to heal from anguish and desolation. If time proves to be a reliable ally and a perfect coach, a new, inspiring sequel can be written for the future.

Let our brain intuit what feelings are craving to express. If our mind catalyzes an uplifting bond with our emotions, both become brothers at arms and build a realm of common sense.

If we listen to our body's secrets and our heart's riddles, we can sense the turbulent flow between our mind's wants and our flesh's needs.

Finding a proper way to express our feelings allows us to avoid disruptions. The behavior of some emotional outlaws may astound us. As they act in accordance with their adopted standards, they proceed like bulls-in-a-china-shop, creating a mess in their living environment and bumping into the emotional architecture of the others.

When our “spontaneous emotions” clash with our “instilled emotions” that our social community has molded, we might gradually see dominoes falling as we experience more “authentic emotions” arising after 'conscious reflection.’ The confrontation of impulsive, ingrained, and introspective feelings may, naturally, create a bewildering trilemma in our minds.

We enhance our insight if our view can awaken and enrapture our feelings. When perception and sensitivity meet, we feel empowered to create a colorful world and share a breathtaking experience.

In painting, tension arises between "Non-painted" and "Painted" matter, between "Presence" and "Absence," and between "Past" and "Present." It is brought to the canvas, visually and mentally.

While a female persona lies on the floor, part of the body remains outside the canvas. "Non-painted" and "painted" matter are evaluated equally. Characters are integrated into the environment through geometric lines and compositional planes.

Figuration and abstractionism make a compromise and highlight a range of emotions and reflections. The material on the canvas and the color process play an essential role. The use of rough material and metal filings, giving the painting an unusual texture, is, in this respect, very significant.

Phenomenon: Tension and disruption; Dialectic approach "presence" and "absence".