Annette Brasch's painting is dominated by a luminous ground layer of metal leaf and gold leaf that catches the light and radiates back towards the viewer. This traditional technique lends the modern, abstract motif a timeless, almost sacred quality.
In stark contrast to the festive gold layer are the floral motifs, applied with spontaneous brushstrokes in deep turquoise and green. The blossoms appear like fleeting sketches, thrown onto the gleaming surface with raw energy and spontaneity. It is a deliberate choice to "disturb" the finely applied surface of the gold ground with expressionistic lines.
The artist skillfully plays with textures. On a colored background, Annette Brasch applies the wafer-thin gold leaf individually, sheet by sheet, to the canvas. The luminous gold surface is divided into square segments, lending the image a subtle, architectural feel.
The painting is a compelling example of contemporary art that reinterprets traditional materials. It unites the opulence of gold with the emotionality of abstract painting. The visual experience—an encounter between the timeless allure of gold and the fleeting beauty of nature—invites the viewer to linger.
