I Am A Lot Like You by Karen van de Vliet

Abstract painting by Karen van de Vliet titled I Am A Lot Like You, featuring soft peach and deep blue tones layered in thick textures on canvas, 80 × 65 cm, in a natural wood frame.

Side view of Karen van de Vliet’s painting I Am A Lot Like You, showing the layered texture and subtle depth of the mixed media surface on a stretched canvas with wooden frame

I Am A Lot Like You by Karen van de Vliet

€2,300.00

By Karen van de Vliet
80 x 65 cm, 2023
Mixed acrylic paint on cotton, framed

Moving away from line and figurative art, Karen van de Vliet developed a new approach to her work that is focused on embracing an imperfect beauty. Working with the concept of a stain, Karen was able to go back to the base, to the essence, which continues to be at the core of her practice. She is intrigued by shapes that have arisen on the weathered, chipped, broken, planed and dented surfaces. In these weathered parts Karen finds the essence of true beauty. Taking inspiration from these findings, she creates wondrous abstract pieces that contemplate imperfection. Acrylic paint, water and differing other materials are intuitively applied - often to unstretched cotton - giving free rein to expression.

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Translucent IX by Karen van de Vliet

€3,500.00

By Karen van de Vliet
120 × 90 cm, 2026
Mixed acrylic paint on cotton, framed

In Translucent IX, Karen van de Vliet explores the unexpected beauty of a stain: an irregular form that seems accidental yet is carefully composed. Her fascination with such shapes began in childhood, through encounters with ordinary things that appeared both beautiful and slightly off, such as autumn leaves gathered in a puddle.

Translucent materials allow colours and traces from underlying layers to remain visible. Pale blue, black and off-white are interrupted by narrow lines and vivid accents of red, yellow and fluorescent pink. Some elements appear to flow downwards, while thicker areas of paint sit prominently on the surface. The result is a tactile abstract painting that shifts between movement and stillness, precision and chance.

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Translucent XIII by Karen van de Vliet

€2,300.00

By Karen van de Vliet
80 × 60 cm, 2026
Mixed acrylic paint on cotton, framed

In Translucent XIII, Karen van de Vliet approaches painting as both image and physical object. Translucent materials extend across the surface like overlapping veils, while thick passages of pale blue, white and deep navy introduce weight and texture.

Vertical lines hold the composition together and form a counterpoint to the irregular contours of the painted layers. Amber tones and small accents of yellow, red and pink remain visible through and alongside the more opaque areas. The work changes subtly with the light, continually shifting the balance between transparency, colour and material presence.

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Contemporary abstract painting with blue, white and pink layers.

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Translucent VIII by Karen van de Vliet

€2,500.00

By Karen van de Vliet
85 × 65 cm, 2026
Mixed Acrylic paint on cotton, framed

In Translucent VIII, Karen van de Vliet uses pale blue, white and soft pink to create a composition that feels calm yet vibrant. Transparent layers overlap with bold lines and textured passages, allowing colour to appear suspended within the work. The combination of movement and stillness gives the painting a strong architectural presence while maintaining a sense of openness.

Delivery within the Netherlands and Belgium is arranged in consultation, either in person or securely shipped.