In the realm of impressionist and expressionist work, Daisy’s art captures the senses in a tender madness, weaving together ghostly shadows and ethereal light into emotion and meaning – impossible to define yet unmistakably distinguishable. It seeks and finds an essence we all feel at times, yet cannot comprehend, evoking a response that transcends just visual appreciation. An honest outpour of soul into every piece can be felt, resonating somewhere deep inside. Daisy’s works evoke this resonance from a profoundly human condition – imperfection. The spontaneity of finding unforeseen beauty and flaws whispers something deeply true to the still viewer.
Daisy’s intuitive process of creating imparts a journey into his artwork, it is as if you are taken by the hand and led through the wondrous, intricate and at times painful paths of life where the outer and inner worlds entangle. His work is deeply psychological and his ability to translate mystical experiences and emotional cocktails beyond comprehension into various media is as fascinating as it is repelling – both cold darkness and warming light are conjoined. At its core, Daisy’s artwork is a testament to the power of introspection and empathy, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Questions about hidden motives and stories emerge from often half-hidden spaces and sources of light. Within Daisy’s collection, portraits come to life with soulful depth, while landscapes unfold with the majesty of untouched views, each telling a unique story.
On the canvas, a wavy cadence of brushstrokes makes the eye wander. Daisy’s uninhibited use of bold colour and subtle numinous light lends a flickering motion that permeates motives, creating a ghostlike dance of light and shadow. If you look long enough, it seems the motives start moving within the light that was poured over landscapes and creatures alike while in his darker pieces, much is swallowed into shadows. The soft glow of Van Gogh and Monet-infused palettes evoke a sense of tranquillity, aliveness and wonder while the thick textures move the viewer.
It is rare to find a contemporary painter embedded naturally in the stylistic realm between expressionism and post-impressionism, without feeling like a copy of a time long gone. Daisy’s art sits on the shoulders of impressionists like a playful child, maybe it feels natural to the observer as it is to Daisy himself, as he says in his own words: “I don’t care much about art-history or the ‘artworld’, I care about my authentic experience and a life lived fully. I express it mainly towards myself – it is as if I would paint a diary for no particular reason.”
This critique was curated by artists from
Burg Giebichstein – (University of Art and Design Halle, Germany)
Department of Art, Design and Media – (Aalto University, Finland)
Lapinlahden Lähde – (Center For Culture, Arts And Mental Wellbeing Helsinki)