‘Number 9 in numerology is powerful. It represents completion, but no final end.
More like the fulfilment of one cycle so that you can prepare to initiate the next one.
It is an affirmation of the constant ebb and flow of life.’
Richard's series of works embody a spacious field of compositions. The canvasses display an
ensemble of both solid and subtle marks, showing movements with powerful brushstrokes, either
stretched out in the far or in more concentrated form.
The compositions are drawn over warm undertones; the depth in the backgrounds is built up by
many layers, creating the base of a lively and detailed structure, while still showing a lightness
coming through the depth. There’s always a breath of oxygen showing through the paint, creating
a tone that does not end under the surface. It reminds of stone and paper, landscapes, linen,
aged documents, and deep skies. It is a play between solidity and airiness.
A rush of energy is ‘set in stone’; set in oil on linen, in Zinon's work.
The power of the single energetic movement is celebrated on the canvases. Like a strike of a
match, or a fast stroke of ink on paper; coming from a moment of very concentrated energy, Zinon
almost tries to let go of the conscious mind while painting. These doubtless notes and strokes in
black and umber remind of the energy that we carry within ourselves.
There is a lightness in the movements, while with a strong will of expression, Zinon puts an accent
on the moment that is the now.
This approach to painting is of an authentic structured method, that Zinon worked on for many
years to create the perfect circumstances to be able to focus on the present moment for the
brushstrokes to hit the composition on the canvas.
A method created with systematic care that contains an almost mediative preparation and verges
a lot of patience. All elements in the process are executed with extreme precision and focus on a
long build up to create the right tones and space, that will then create the state and space for an
open mind to paint the final composition.
While not wanting to give too much of an interpretation for the viewer on his works, the title IX
expresses the idea of completion but not ending. The title serves as a documentation title of a
new series, created with the thought of keeping openness in his work, for the viewer to see it with
a clear view. IX represents that openness itself while also standing for completion, patience and
harmony and the ability to see things clearly.
