Bert Heersema - "Saratoga Shout"

This atmospheric, monochrome, suggestive work from 2025 is not framed but is equipped with a hanging system. Based on an old black-and-white moviestill with Ray Milland, a Film Noir classic. The Thief. The shown frame indicates what it would look like when framed. A few photos are attached about the work in progress. The work will be sent by registered mail and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. For more information about the artist, you can visit his website: www.heersema.com. Bert Heersema lives and works in Zwolle, Netherlands.
Statement:
By staying away from the actual reality around us, I try to evoke a nostalgic atmosphere. Atmosphere and space are not defined by a multitude of realistic details but rather by simplicity, often a sober color palette, so that a certain color accent draws all the attention. Recurring visual features, such as shadows, volumes, an accent color, strong contrast, nostalgia, and humor are important recognizable aspects in my work, with emotions playing an increasingly prominent role. Through technique, there is a search, with different executions in technique, to probe the boundaries of recognizability (realism), wherein moviestills from old films (Film Noir) and old documentary material serve as an important source of inspiration and a basis for an initial design. And without losing recognizability and realism, the work must above all be a beautifully painted piece, for the viewer’s experience and the intended viewing distance.