*Footsteps on the Ladder of Time* by Willem Boronski is a textured abstract composition that explores themes of ascent, memory, and transformation. A fragmented ladder structure, painted in earthy ochres and deep reds, emerges from the layered white surface, symbolizing a precarious journey through time. The interplay of swirling black lines, geometric shapes, and ghostly human-like forms suggests an ephemeral presence—traces of past movements lingering within an evolving, unstable reality.

Willem Boronski Gallery

Footsteps on the Ladder of Time

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In ‘Multitudes: Layers of Reflection’, Willem Boronski guides us through a journey of emotions, ideas, and societal themes that define his work. At the heart of this retrospective is exploring the different 'realities' we navigate daily, symbolized by the staircase — a potent and recurring motif in Boronski’s oeuvre, representing the connection between worlds and realities.  
The staircase symbolises growth, reflection, and the tension between movement and stagnation and connects worlds and realities. From his early paintings to recent sketches and works, this exhibition showcases how Boronski’s use of layering and techniques invites the viewer to look beyond the surface. In this context, the staircase serves as a guiding thread, a metaphor for the personal and collective pursuit of understanding, empathy, and transformation, with the viewer as an active participant in this journey.  
An essential aspect of Boronski’s work is his creative process, evident in the traces of char

Multitudes; Layers of Reflection

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