A dichotomy of forces defines my work. Emotional struggle and physical tensions are represented visually.

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The different layers of form and texture in each piece are like the themes in a symphony: waves of tension build up and then resolve in a peaceful balance. 

Conflict is reflected in the combination of materials and processes I choose:  pastels, charcoal, photography, ink, drawing, silkscreen, etching.  External, foreign, and chance elements also make a purposeful contribution.  I refuse to follow all the steps of a process, provoking tension between medium and technique.

A firm creation results which projects harmony; a victory of soft subtlety over conflict.

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Peter De Pelsmacker, Artist