ELINE MARTHERUS
Lives and works in Barcelona, Spain
B.(1992) Painter.Amsterdam-based contemporary artist Eline Martherus.
Eline draws her inspiration from people and their role in society: “Perhaps I translate it somewhat abstract, but it is about the dynamics between light and dark, about the appearance and disappearance of colours and shapes, just as it is the case with people and situations.” Eline hopes that the viewer will explore the boundaries of intention and the opposing forces of logic and intuition with her.
Through her latest series, she delves into the persistent motion of life and the complexities of societal dynamics within today’s world. Drawing inspiration from nature’s constant state of rhythms, Eline’s work encapsulates the interplay between individuals and their surroundings.
Through her extensive background in the field of textile innovation, Eline brings forth her own unique approach to the canvas. Working most commonly with pouring techniques and natural pigments like indigo, she treats her pieces akin to textiles, intuitively arranging compositions that resemble the organic flow of life itself. In the process of experimenting with pigments, Eline sees herself almost like a chemist, creating various recipes in different vessels to achieve the desired effect. Her choice to work mostly with unprepared cotton reflects the importance of natural materials and how they carry paint: “The paint nestles in, almost like an ink stain, and it then organically flows.”
