This painting by Myriam Van Calster reveals a rich and poetic scene dominated by a luminous yellow that fills both the background and the edges of the canvas. Within this narrative composition, a woman dressed in red appears to protect or present a potted plant, while above her, a bearded man holding a butterfly net attempts to catch butterflies, introducing a dreamlike and almost theatrical dimension.
Surrounding these characters are multiple stylized faces with soft and contemplative expressions. The figures intertwine within a graphic universe composed of lines, geometric motifs, hatching, and drawn details that enrich the pictorial surface. Touches of red, green, blue, and black delicately contrast with the warm yellow tones, creating an atmosphere that is both vibrant and meditative.
The layering of forms and the interplay of textures give depth and movement to the composition, inviting the viewer’s eye to travel across the canvas and discover new details. Through this contemporary figurative painting, Myriam Van Calster explores a universe where poetry, femininity, nature, and imagination merge in an expressive and colorful harmony.
