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Nique Stap

Japetus
Oil on canvas
150 x 150 cm
€7,500.00
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Japetus is a moon of Saturn, composed of ice and rock. It shows a striking contrast between a bright, ice-rich side and a dark side covered with dust. For this...
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Japetus is a moon of Saturn, composed of ice and rock. It shows a striking contrast between a bright, ice-rich side and a dark side covered with dust. For this reason, it is also called the “Yin-Yang Moon.” Because of its synchronous rotation, the same side always faces Saturn — just as our Moon always faces Earth.
The balance between light and dark, between reflection and absorption, the harmony, irregularity, and strong contrast form the inspiration for this painting.

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