State of being

In State of Being, Niels Weerheim explores the intersection of creation, individuality, and universal energy through a strikingly symbolic and abstract composition. Dominated by a vivid color palette of bold reds, yellows, purples, and blues, the work radiates both intensity and contemplation. The central motif—a semi-transparent hand emerging from an undefined space—serves as both a literal and metaphorical symbol of human creativity, agency, and the constant interplay between the material and immaterial worlds.

The floating geometric forms, including cubes and abstract fragments, seem to orbit the hand, emphasizing a cosmic connection between physical action and intangible thought. This imagery evokes parallels to the surrealist works of Joan Miró, who often blended geometric forms with organic shapes to express subconscious processes. Similarly, the layered, fluid outlines of the hand gesture toward motion and transformation are a reminder of how fleeting and fluid the act of creation can be.

The upward-reaching hand recalls the Renaissance tradition of hands symbolizing divine connection and inspiration, yet here, it is stripped of overt religious connotations and grounded firmly in a modern, secular contemplation of the self’s role in shaping existence. The bright bands of color in the background—red shifting to yellow and purple—act as psychological landscapes, reflecting transitions between grounded presence and infinite possibility. These colors may also reference the vibrational energies often discussed in philosophical and metaphysical dialogues about existence and creativity.

Weerheim’s composition invites the viewer to reflect on their role as a creator—not just in art but in life itself. Just as the hand reaches into the unknown to manifest something tangible, we, too, navigate unseen forces to shape our realities. The layered meanings within State of Being offer a meditation on surrendering to the creative process while remaining attuned to its profound impact on the world around us.

─ Isabella Rodriguez | Vuvu.nl

Niels Weerheim, a visionary visual artist from The Netherlands, navigates the boundaries between abstraction, figuration, and surrealism. His work transcends traditional artistic practices, delving into profound philosophical concepts surrounding consciousness, existence, and the creative process itself. Weerheim’s artistic journey spans multiple mediums—steel sculptures, paintings, clothing, and murals—all forming part of his relentless quest to capture the intangible.

Weerheim invites us to question: How far can we drift into the unknown before paranoia takes hold? What defines the border between internal impulse and external influence during creation? Can the essence of a state of being truly be embodied in art? These questions lie at the heart of his evolving practice.

Central to Weerheim’s recent exploration is the idea that creation is never solitary. Each artwork radiates energy that affects its environment—seen or unseen—and exists as part of a continuous cycle of being. The magic, as he describes, lies in surrendering to this process, courageously diving into the unknown time and again.

─ Isabella Rodriguez | Vuvu.nl

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