Leon Keer observes a great sense of powerlessness and an accompanying level of indifference in individuals. He is continuously aware of the battle between beauty and ugliness, a contrast that he sees as a metaphor for every human life. His paintings depict his thoughts and confront the viewer with the sick zeitgeist, where visible decay clashes with a timeless yearning for unspoiled beauty.
“The events of the past remain like shards in the present. We would rather not be reminded of past adversities, but we should certainly cherish them to learn from them and reflect on them to make the right choices for building nicer memories in the future. The shards are gathered in a transparent plastic bag to make the memories visible and preserve them.” / Leon Keer
This artwork was created for our DUO exhibition. This exhibition was conceived by SUSO33 in collaboration with Santiago Herrero, director of Cultural and Scientific Relations for the Spanish Agency for International Development & Cooperation. The exhibition has been carefully curated by SUSO33 and STRAAT's head curator, David Roos. Click here for more info on DUO.
Leon Keer (NL) and Musa 71 (ESP) discuss their contributions to DUO. Leon and Musa worked side by side to each create a piece for the theme Historical Trajectories.
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