Matthias van Arkel

The book 'Read the painting' shows 238 panels, which like a puzzle form one big artwork by the Swedish artist Matthias van Arkel. Each panel is illustrated as a close-up and can be considered as a painting in itself. The result is that you 'read' through the work like an abstract narrative that together form an interpretable content. The book shows one of two monumental wall paintings, which were installed in Jacobsberg's new bus terminal in 2011 commissioned by SL (Stockholm public transport). Approximately 2000 kg of dyed platinum silicone rubber was used.