Alien

The Witness of the Unseen: An overview of this series of pieces created between 1997 and 2004.

“Autumn mix”Acrylic, 1997, 120×90.

Joseph Delmeire’s ‘Alien’ series stands as a contemplative contrast to his ‘Carnival’ series, delving into the quiet spaces between the revelry. Here, the abstract melds with the impressionist in a serene exploration of nature’s visions as seen through an outsider’s perspective. Reflecting on his life, these pieces are reminiscent of Delmeire’s early feelings of alienation in his own homeland, the feeling of being an observer rather than a participant. The greens and blues are not just colors of the natural world, but also of introspection and depth—qualities that Delmeire has cultivated throughout his life’s journey.

“Blue torment”, Acrylic, 2003, 120×90.

Each canvas in the ‘Alien’ series is an introspective voyage, not originating from within but from Delmeire’s keen observation of the world around him. They are a representation of his later life’s phase, where, like the visions of nature that inspire this series, Delmeire has looked beyond the immediate and the obvious to the profound and the universal. This series reflects his maturation as an artist and individual, one who has come to find solace and understanding in the embrace of the natural world and its boundless landscapes.

“Trinity”, Acrylic & Oil, 2003, 100×190.

The ‘Alien’ series is thus a meditative exploration, inviting the viewer to step back and perceive the world with new eyes. Just as Delmeire found inspiration in the grandeur of the world around him, moving beyond the confines of his previous life experiences, the viewer is encouraged to transcend their own boundaries, to embrace the alien, and find familiarity in the foreign, a sentiment that has been a cornerstone in the artist’s evolving life narrative.

“The force of nature”, Acrylic, 2003, 90×80.