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The fourth painting of this series about immigration is called “Ghost paintings”. It is about emptiness, void, lack, broken objects, residual presence and absences. For me one of the most expressive images of this series. Leaving a place behind is also dealing with ghosts, memories and longing. Emptying walls, drawers and rooms can be as difficult as dealing with death. It is looking the end of something right in the eyes and experiencing the parting of an era. It is loosing and choosing. It is giving away the physical contact with memories that are still very much alive. Dealing with the absence of presence and facing cruel voids. Nothing about big changes feels easy nor painless. But there is also peace in it. There is quietness that speaks loudly and space for dialog; place and opportunity for a brief negotiation and a call for some understanding. Facing our empty walls is like taking off our clothes before diving into the open ocean. 

14.10.2023 – palestinians are being massacred in the concentration camp called Gaza. The absence of humanity all over the walls of the world makes a loud silence of horror into our souls. Humanity failed, we are a planet of ghosts and refugees.

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