Untitled (Superimposition 52), 2022

Jan Wold   New & remarkable Artists

Superimposition Series (2021 - ongoing)

We are conditioned to perceive time as a linear sequence—past, present, future—each moment moving inevitably toward the next. Yet, through the act of rearranging and superimposing the daily images from (2020-2021), a new conception of time unfolds. In this series, the chronology dissolves, revealing a dynamic, non-linear experience of temporality. The rigid framework of time, as we know it, fractures, and what emerges is an expansive simultaneity: the portraits, once tethered to specific days, now exist together on the same plane, untethered by the calendar. What was once a series of isolated, individual moments now converges, coexisting in a single, ever-present continuum.

The original portraits, each an intimate reflection of a day's peak, were often marked by faint stripe patterns and muted tones. From a distance, they could appear monochrome, yet upon closer inspection, layers of soft color emerge, subtle and expansive. These gentle hues—once almost imperceptible—become magnified through the process of superimposition, multiplying and blending, creating richer, more vibrant palettes. 

In this series, time is no longer confined to the neat categories of past and future. Instead, it unfurls in a dynamic present, where moments overlap and coexist, where subtlety becomes saturation and fragmentation becomes unity. The work is both a meditation on memory—how we recall, distort, and reconfigure—and on the boundless potential of time itself, unanchored and infinitely mutable. This striking artwork features a blend of vertical lines and blurred shapes, creating an abstract composition that appears both dynamic and serene. The elongated streaks of color vary from soft beige to deep navy, punctuated by contrasting dark patches. The image evokes a sense of movement and distortion, as if capturing a moment in transition. The integration of blurred and clear segments adds depth and intrigue, compelling the viewer to explore the interplay of colors and forms. This piece stands out with its unique ability to balance chaos and harmony, inviting interpretations of continuity and transformation. The deliberate use of vertical gradients accentuates the sense of elongation and fluidity, making this artwork a captivating exploration of abstract expressionism.