Veluti In Speculum
painting of a woman enjoying a painting by Hans Hofmann
G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
20 x 20 cm | 8 x 8 in
2026
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This piece shows a woman viewing Veluti in Speculum, a 1962 painting by German-American artist Hans Hofmann. The Latin title translates to 'As in a Mirror,' reflecting both the visual and philosophical essence of Hofmann’s famous 'push and pull' theory.
By using bright, contrasting geometric blocks of color, Hofmann creates a mirror-like illusion of deep, pulsating, three-dimensional space on a flat canvas.
Ultimately, the painting functions as a mirror that reflects inner emotional energy rather than a literal, representational image.
All the best, Gerard
