The old truism that the anticipation of something is better than the actual thing, comes into realization in Jarek Puczel‘s Lovers. The actual moment of interaction is left in a swirl of pale pink oil-based paint. It’s a piece that comes to completion in the experience of the viewer. The audience sees the edges of the bodies touch, their mouths opening up and the sweet emotion of a kiss exchanged. The artist anticipates an event through the painting that is realized in the observer.
Jarek Puczel | Lovers | 2010 | Oil on Canvas
Jarek Puczel | Lovers | 2010 | Oil on Canvas
These are minimal paintings, Jarek Puczel refers to these works as “abandoning the developed form”. And it reminds me of the Inez van Lamsweerde classic: Me Kissing Vinoodh (Passionately).
Inez van Lamsweerde | Me Kissing Vinoodh (Passionately) | 1999 | Chromogenic Color Print
