Elzo Dibbets

Dibbets begins his works with a simple layer of greys and whites, painted with brushes, a sponge, or sprayed. On top of this layer, he paints a number of thin, transparent and colourful layers [glacis].
During the process of layer application, he adds details, until the ideal representation of the world is depicted on the canvas. He often spray paints the most intricate details with a fine nozzle, as it can create subtle fades as well as clear distinctions. This gives the painting an ethereal and intangible character...