"Gabriella Cleuren, At the sea Raquenez, 2007" by Gabriella Cleuren
“Every summer I travel from my home and artist studio in Belgium to paint at the seashore in Brittany. Brittany’s nature is a powerful - especially the ocean as it crashes against the rocks and the seashore. But this violence also creates magnificent beaches and islands. My fascination for sand and water is visible in my paintings. The remarkable daily occurring sandy connection of the mainland to the island of Raquenez is the theme of this painting. The tide exposes the corridor or closes it at a moment’s notice. This rhythm repeats itself every six hours and gives the passageway a very significant charm. Strolling the beach I discover small crustaceans, shells, wondrous rocks and creeks. I spend hours in exploration, fascinated by all unique treasures that wash up from the sea. ” - Gabriella Cleuren.
