Working with matter

Vibrant Vortex: An overview of this series of pieces created between 2001 and 2021.

“Carnival of Venice”, Oil, 2002, 120×90.

In the ‘Working with Matter’ series, Delmeire delves into pure abstraction, where a vibrant dominant color takes center stage in each painting, exploring the movement within. “Working with Matter” encapsulates the energetic and dynamic essence of this series, as the artworks become a study of color in its purest form—its whirlwinds and ascending lines, its ability to convey motion and emotion, and its luminescent properties that catch and play with the light.

“Orient”, Acrylic & Oil, 2002, 100×80.

Each piece in the “Working with Matter” series is a journey into the heart of color, its ability to dominate the space and dictate the mood. This series is a departure from the representational, guiding the viewer to focus on the emotive power of color alone. Here, Delmeire experiments with the essence of color theory, how colors interact with each other and the viewer, and how they can transform a space.

“Coral”, Acrylic, 2003, 80×80.

“Working with Matter” is a bold statement on the artist’s belief in the intrinsic value and power of color. It represents Delmeire’s evolution as an artist—his movement towards embracing the abstract and recognizing the materiality of paint as a medium capable of conveying complex narratives. Each painting is an individual story of a single color, its shades, tints, and tones swirling together to create a visual experience that is both immersive and introspective.

“Blue fish”, Acrylic, 2005, 30×24.