“Augenblick” is a painting born from the swift passage of time. It captures that poignant moment when the vibrant splendor of spring blooms, seemingly magnificent and everlasting, vanishes in the blink of an eye. This rapid transformation is a powerful metaphor for life itself.
Just like the ephemeral beauty of a flower, our happiness, our struggles, and all the diverse emotions and adventures that define our existence, eventually recede into the realm of memories. The painting prompts a fundamental question: Is the “augenblick”—that fleeting instant—in some way eternal? Does its brief, intense presence leave an indelible mark, transforming into a permanent part of our inner landscape? This work explores the beautiful, often melancholic, tension between what is momentary and what endures within us.
Date Created: 06 2025
Physical Dimensions: 48” X 36”(122 cm X 91.4cm)
Type: Painting
Medium: Acrylic, Acrylic Ink and Oil on canvas
Rights: ©Jeanyu Chen