PANTA RHEI

2024

100 x 120 x 4 cm

“Panta Rhei,” named after the ancient Greek aphorism meaning “everything flows,” perfectly encapsulates Lemmens’s approach to art. This work is a meditation on flux, on the ceaseless movement of time and experience. The soft, muted palette of golds and grays suggests an aged, weathered quality, as though the painting itself has borne witness to countless stories. There is an earthy, organic texture to the piece, enhanced by Léonce Lemmens’s deft layering, which gives it a sense of depth and dimensionality. It is a quiet, introspective piece, inviting the viewer to ponder the impermanence of life, the inevitability of change. The painting’s surface feels almost eroded, as though it has been shaped by time itself—a poignant reminder of the beauty to be found in transience.

Art Critique by Contemporary Art Collectors | Art Insight 2024