By Donald Schenkel
58 x 46 cm, 2024
oil paint on paper, on dibond with walnut wood frame

Donald Schenkel creates subtle colour gradients with oil paint that express rhythm, depth and serenity. All of his works result from a dialogue with the materials in question. Approaching oil paint as a material that exposes the qualities and characteristics of pigments and colours, Donald is able to evoke impressions of translucency and reflections, creating a sense of endless space and light. There is also the depth expressed by shadows and dark gradients in which the lighter colours seem to dissolve. These gradients contain a soothing subtlety that makes them the natural viewpoint for contemplation; a sense of silent wonder.