The 1978 work *Lijn Verloop* exemplifies Michielse’s innovative exploration of texture and materials. Created with panslag, plaster, and black sand on panel, the piece features a richly layered composition in a subdued palette of greys and creams. Its intricate interplay of overlapping lines and forms creates a profound sense of depth, inviting tactile and visual engagement. Light and shadow dynamically interact with the textured surface, enhancing its sculptural quality. The contrast between rough panslag, grainy black sand, and smooth plaster adds harmony and tension, hallmark traits of Michielse’s oeuvre. Presented in its original handmade wooden frame, the piece includes a signature, date, and description on both sides, emphasizing its authenticity. Rooted in material painting traditions, *Lijn Verloop* aligns with artists like Jaap Wagemaker and Bram Bogart, while echoing the expressive, textured approaches of Antoni Tàpies and Jean Dubuffet. This work captures movement and depth, embodying its thematic essence of “flight.”
