What is
Behind the Purple Door
This mesmerizing painting draws the viewer into a surreal, spiraling world of interconnected spaces. A central staircase winds inward, surrounded by fragmented rooms in bold, contrasting colors. The cubist-inspired composition distorts perspective, blending interior and exterior elements into a dreamlike maze.
Each section reveals glimpses of everyday life—kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms—while vibrant hues and sharp angles create movement and energy. The use of transparency and overlapping layers enhances the sense of depth, making the viewer feel as if they are peering through multiple dimensions at once.
The painting evokes themes of memory, home, and passage through time, inviting exploration.
specs
- date — 2011
- format — 116 x 116cm
- medium — acrylic
- material — canvas
- subject — daily life
- original — 2,900€