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CARLA RAADS
I translate human emotional experiences into visual language by capturing the expressive power of natural forces. Through contemporary expressionism and lyrical abstraction, I transform scenes from nature—breaking waves, luminous sunsets, blooming flowers—into emotional landscapes that speak to our inner lives.
My work centers on two complementary bodies: dynamic seascapes that embody our moments of intensity and change, and my floral series Anthesis, which captures the perfect moment of bloom—representing hope, growth, and renewal. These works create a dialogue between turbulence and tranquility, reflecting the full spectrum of human experience.
Working with both hands and brushes, I seek direct, physical engagement with the canvas. This tactile approach allows me to channel the raw energy I observe in nature—the force of waves, the delicate emergence of petals—and translate it into paint. Color, gesture, and atmosphere become my primary language, carrying emotional meaning beyond literal representation.
At its core, my practice explores transformation. I believe art can hold the same regenerative power found in nature: the promise that beauty emerges through growth and change. Each painting becomes a space where viewers can recognize their own cycles of challenge and renewal, finding strength in the constant motion of life.
Through this work, I invite others to see nature not just as scenery, but as a mirror for our deepest emotions and our capacity for resilience.





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