Daydream
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Daydream by Remaut.
Acrylic, mixed media & objects found on board.
63 x 89 cm | 1999
Daydream is a deeply symbolic work exploring themes of masculinity and sexual insecurity. Set against a textured white background, the painting incorporates found objects, text, and layered imagery. The word “por que” (“why” in Spanish) appears subtly, inviting reflection. A ruler hints at anxieties around male sexual identity, while a blurred photograph of a female figure and an abstract form suggest vulnerability, desire, and the complexities of sexual perception. Scratches and layered marks on the surface emphasize the tension and fragility inherent in these themes.
Behind the Canvas
Roger Remaut is a Belgian abstract artist (1942, Oostende) Roger's mixed media paintings are constructions of material, incorporating objects found, textures, layers of paint and graffiti. Scrawled text begs deciphering, impelling the viewer to discover a hidden meaning though none is intended. His works convey a feeling of antiquity with damaged surfaces, scratches, cracks and spots. The paintings are built up slowly with many layers of matter and paint. They are continually changed in a process that involves searching, fighting and looking for a solution where the unconscious is relied upon for inspiration."
