This vibrant mixed-media work by Herman van den Boom, titled Jardin, presents a playful, abstract composition reminiscent of a fantastical garden. Cut-out, painted shapes—ranging from serpent-like curves and floral motifs to geometric and arrow-like forms—intertwine on a neutral background. Bold colors and expressive brushstrokes create dynamic tension between organic and structured elements. Van den Boom explores a personal, imaginative interpretation of nature as both chaotic and joyful.
Herman van den Boom is a Dutch/Belgian artist working in photography and collage. His work explores the boundaries between observation and imagination, often combining documentary precision with playful abstraction. Van den Boom’s photographs and collages have been exhibited internationally and are held in major collections including the Rijksmuseum, Kunstmuseum Den Haag Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam