Acrylic painting on wood. ‘I sing my thoughts’, Barbera van der Poel. Painting with a simple wooden frame.
Barbera van der Poel is a Dutch artist—deeply connected to Dordrecht—who builds her distinctive, layered paintings rather than paints them. Her entirely unique mixed media combines fabric, paper, pigment powders, paint, and beeswax into tangible, almost sculptural compositions. By applying layers time and again, a unique, three-dimensional effect is created, along with a rich color palette that cannot be found anywhere else. For her, technique is never an end in itself, but always serves the emotional and spiritual message of the work. She draws her inspiration from the universal themes of life: human relationships, vulnerable emotions, and the desire for connection. Central to her work is the concept of ‘coming home’—to oneself, to another, or to God. This makes her art not only visually striking but also an invitation to reflection. The work ‘I Sing My Thoughts’ fits seamlessly into this approach: a personal, introspective image in which her characteristic, warm layering makes the artist’s inner voice tangible. A valuable addition for anyone seeking art that touches, stays, and tells its own story.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsMulti ColorMaterialWoodNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeLargeHeight113 cmWidth93 cm