RALF KOKKE
Ogen In De Zon, 2024
chalk paint on canvas
11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in
30 x 40 cm
Ogen In De Zon, 2024
chalk paint on canvas
11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in
30 x 40 cm
Ogen In De Zon, 2024
chalk paint on canvas
11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in
30 x 40 cm
Ralf Kokke’s (b. 1989) paintings are a celebration of the archaic and the universal, embodying the timeless themes of paradise, nature, and the harmonious coexistence of humans, animals, and the divine. Born into a family of dockworkers in the suburbs of Rotterdam, Kokke draws upon his childhood memories and dreams to craft his visions of a world that is both idyllic and fantastical, where the boundaries between reality and imagination are blurred. In his work, Kokke explores the archetypes of Carl Jung, the imagery of cave paintings, Egyptian art, and Sumerian art, to create a visual narrative that transcends cultural and historical boundaries. Through his use of universal symbols and themes, Kokke invites the viewer to rediscover the world through the eyes of a child and to be transported to a place where dreams and reality coexist in perfect harmony.