Linda Overzee

My work explores the depths of human experience through contemporary fresco paintings on linen canvas. Drawing from age-old traditions, I construct each piece through multiple layers of pure pigments and lime, following recipes that reach back through centuries. This ancient technique becomes a metaphor for the human condition - each layer representing moments, experiences, and choices that shape who we become. The abstract compositions emerge through a deliberate embrace of happenstance and imperfection. Like life itself, the process requires both intention and surrender. As layers interact and transform, they create unexpected textures and patterns, mirroring how our lives are shaped by both conscious decisions and unplanned circumstances. While my work is decidedly abstract, I draw upon classical mythology in titling each piece. These references serve not as literal inspirations but as bridges to universal human experiences - hope, adversity, courage, beginnings, and endings. Just as ancient myths continue to resonate through time, these abstractions speak to timeless aspects of the human journey. I believe in the power of non-representational art to engage the viewer's imagination and personal interpretation. Each viewer brings their own narrative to the work, finding reflections of their own experiences in the interplay of texture, color, and form. The finished pieces stand as mirrors, inviting contemplation of how we are all constructed, layer by layer, through time and experience. Key characteristics of my work: • Contemporary frescoes on linen canvas, reimagining ancient techniques • Multiple layers of pure pigments and lime, following traditional recipes • Abstract compositions exploring universal human experiences • Titles drawing from classical mythology as metaphors for timeless concepts • Embracing the beauty of imperfection and organic development