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

Translucent XVIII by Karen van de Vliet is built around a striking shift in weight. Fine lines of colour descend through pale, translucent paint before being drawn into a dense black form.

Yellow, blue, red and green remain visible within the darker surface, as if the colour continues beneath it. Differences in transparency, gloss and relief give this abstract painting a strong physical presence that becomes especially apparent at close range.

This original work by the Dutch painter measures 85 × 65 cm and is presented in a light wooden frame. It can be viewed by appointment at Root Gallery or acquired online.

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

In Translucent XIX, Karen van de Vliet takes the stain as her starting point: an unpredictable form that cannot be entirely controlled and therefore leaves room for unexpected beauty. Her fascination with such forms began in childhood, when ordinary sights - such as a puddle scattered with autumn leaves - could appear both beautiful and slightly strange.

Translucent layers, clearly defined lines and thicker areas of paint come together in a composition that seems suspended mid-flow. Pale blue, black and off-white are intersected by red, yellow and fluorescent pink. Underlying colours, gestures and traces remain visible, allowing the work to reveal new details when viewed up close.

In Translucent XIX, spontaneity is carefully balanced with structure. The work moves between accident and control, visual attraction and a subtle sense of dissonance.

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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.

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