Marcelle Hanselaar
Marcelle Hanselaar’s works are characterized by their striking visual tension, dynamic compositions, and a raw emotional depth that often confronts the darker aspects of human nature. Her use of dramatic contrasts, intricate details, and symbolic imagery creates a surreal yet visceral quality, pulling viewers into unsettling narratives. In her etching series The Crying Game, for instance, her fine line work and layered textures evoke a dreamlike atmosphere, where figures appear entangled in ambiguous, often chaotic scenarios. The theatrical nature of her compositions, combined with a dark humor and bold emotional expression, creates a powerful visual language that speaks to the complexities of identity, violence, and social conflict.