The most incredible thing is that so much happens outside of the will. You can’t will anything. Not even solitude is an act of will.

Life and mind are continuously in conflict with each other. I want happiness, security. I won’t reach that by considerations of my mind; on the contrary they will lead to a certain despair of the inner person. Not what he thinks engages the artist, but what he feels.
BRAM VAN VELDE

Artist Consideration Mind Security Thinking
It was truly revealing. The strength of the intervention, the intensity of colors and the happiness of this work, has never left me.
BRAM VAN VELDE

Color Intensity Revealing
Paris with its multitude of art directions calls continuously to the deepest penetration and recognition of your inner essence. Only in this way it is possible to create work that refers the time span.
BRAM VAN VELDE

Art Essence Paris Recognition
The most incredible thing is that so much happens outside of the will. You can’t will anything. Not even solitude is an act of will.
BRAM VAN VELDE

Believe Solitude Special

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