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Treasure

sanderjansenartPosted for Everyone to comment on, 5 years ago2 min read

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Treasure

Made this charcoal artwork in 2008. It was made on A3 paper. Can't believe it is already 11 years ago...

I always created art because for fun but also to express feelings. Putting it into art kind of feels like talking about it to someone secretly who will never hurt or condemn you but gives recognition.

In the past I rather left my art unexplained because I feel vulnerable talking about it but also because I like to hear what other people see in it. I slowly trying to open up or explain the art because it is ok and because there is often so much behind my art people will never find out.

I remember a little bit what is behind this artwork. I think I called it "Treasure" because there is someone hiding in a cave from everything feeling worthless. But in the meanwhile trying to create art or trying his best to be worth something by making something good. But the person itself is the treasure as it is glowing. So it is some kind of positive hidden message created in dark times...

I think it is timeless and nowadays the majority is hiding behind their social media trying to create good posts to feel worth something which is just a temporary feeling.

Thank you for reading and supporting I really appreciate it a lot! (while creating in my secret cave XD)

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