RE 13 – experimental painting on a black background (180x120 cm)

A unique work from the “Remnants of an Experiment” series: RE 13

“RE 13” is an impressive painting from my series “Remnants of an Experiment”. This collection is about creating art from the leftovers of the creative process. Each painting tells the story of experiments with colors, materials and techniques. “RE 13” was created on a work surface that was used during my “Splash!” project and collected numerous paint splashes, drips and patterns. What appears chaotic at first glance reveals, on closer inspection, an ordered play of colors that celebrates chance while remaining controlled.

Colors and structures in RE 13: the symbiosis of chaos and order

“RE 13” captivates with a wild yet harmonious interplay of colors. On a deep black background, vertical lines of color extend into the upper area of the painting, while the lower part is characterized by explosive splashes of paint and seemingly chaotic forms. Yet within this apparent chaos, the viewer repeatedly discovers ordering elements – lines that run through the painting and color transitions that create a fascinating balance between chance and intention.

Paint Splatters as an Art Form: How Random Traces Create a Work of Art

The splatter technique used in “RE 13” is a method that unites both chance and intention. In each project, I let the brush or paint flow freely, and the traces that emerge in the process are unpredictable. Yet that is precisely where the beauty lies. The paint splatters give the painting a unique dynamism and turn it into a living artwork that seems to be constantly changing. The apparent randomness is what makes this painting so special.

Every color has a story: The creative process behind RE 13

Each of the colours in “RE 13” tells its own story. From luminous yellow to deep blue to vibrant red – each layer of paint was sprayed or dripped onto the canvas over the course of the creative process. These layers of paint are not planned or predetermined, but arise in the moment of creation. They represent the freedom of art and the joy of experimentation. “RE 13” is therefore not just a painting, but a documentation of my artistic journey.

Do you like this painting? You can find more inspiration under Reste eines Experiments, monumental formats and black paintings.

About the artist Mark Hellbusch

I have been a freelance painter since 1997 and have worked with a wide variety of themes in painting. While until 2007 I was occupied almost exclusively with expressive painting, today my focus lies more on experimental art. My personal background, as well as almost all artistic themes can be found under “About us.”

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