Traces of Thoughts 01 (2025) Original Mixed-media Painting by Elise Eekhout

In the series Traces of Thought, Elise Eekhout explores the space between image and idea. Each work is small in scale yet rich in nuance. The paintings evoke abstract landscapes — sometimes clearly defined, sometimes only suggested in a fleeting glimpse. They are composed of minimal forms, soft lines, and refined fields of color that recall a horizon, the sea, or a distant memory.
At times, words emerge within the image — fragments of a thought, a memory, or a feeling. Other works remain silent, leaving interpretation entirely to the viewer. Each painting is a trace: of contemplation, of a moment of stillness, of an inner landscape.
With Traces of Thought, Eekhout invites the viewer into a space of quiet reflection. The paintings breathe calm and openness, offering depth and meaning to those who linger and look closely.

Materials used:

paper, acrylics

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 43 x 43 x 4cm (framed) / 40 x 40cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative