Twilight Whispers: The Mystical Art of Peter Van Giesen
by Viviana Puello.
There’s a moment in twilight when the world inhales. The sky flickers between colors, the earth hums in stillness, and if you’re quiet enough, you can hear the universe speak. This is the space where Peter Van Giesen’s art exists—not merely painted onto canvas but conjured from some place beyond sight, beyond time, beyond the ordinary.
Van Giesen is not just a painter; he is an alchemist of light and energy. His canvases vibrate with a spirituality that transcends form, an ethereal hum woven into every brushstroke. Each painting is a portal, offering glimpses into a world where the boundaries between the physical and the mystical blur. To stand before his work is to stand at the threshold of something deeply elemental—something felt rather than seen.
“Twilight Whispers” Acrylic on Canvas, 18×24 by Peter Van Giesen.
An Artist Who Paints the Veil Between Worlds
Some artists capture the world as it is. Van Giesen paints the world as it feels—not merely the landscapes that meet the eye, but the spiritual essence humming beneath. He describes his artistic process as mystical, a spiritual exercise that lifts the veil of the mundane, revealing the universe’s hidden glow. It is an act of surrender as much as it is an act of creation—letting the moment speak through him, allowing colors to flow in symphonies of light and depth.
His work hovers between realism and impressionism, kissed with abstraction, like memories half-remembered in a dream. In Twilight Whispers, the sky drapes itself in golden silk, rippled with waves of pink, an atmosphere alive with something unspoken. Below, the ocean stretches infinitely, reflecting the whispers of a sun that has just begun its descent. It is not a sunset we recognize, but one we feel—one we have known in the quiet chambers of the soul.
“Samuel Island Getaway” Acrylic on Canvas, 18×24 by Peter Van Giesen.
The Symphony of Nature’s Spirit
Van Giesen’s connection to nature is not mere admiration—it is communion. He does not simply observe landscapes; he absorbs them, translates their rhythms, and breathes them onto canvas. His paintings pulse with the deep, eternal vibration of the earth, the sea, and the sky.
In Samuel Island Getaway, an isolated cabin nestles against the verdant embrace of a forest, where the reflection of the trees dances on water like liquid poetry. The scene is serene, yet not silent—it hums with an invisible energy, a harmony between the land, the sea, and the sky. Van Giesen understands something many of us forget: that nature is alive, aware, and singing to us always. His paintings serve as echoes of that forgotten melody.
“Glorious Spring” Acrylic on Canvas, 24″ x 36″ by Peter Van Giesen.
A Life Shaped by Creativity and Purpose
Art has always been Van Giesen’s quiet, guiding force. From his earliest days selling sketches at school recess (yes, he got in trouble for it), to navigating careers in business and the non-profit sector, creativity remained his compass. Though he briefly followed an expected path in religious studies and psychology, his spirit always gravitated back to the boundless energy of art.
In 2011, he made a defining choice—to return, fully and completely, to his creative calling. And the world is all the richer for it. Today, his work is not just celebrated; it is collected, living in the permanent collections of the Government House of British Columbia and the Union Club of British Columbia. His vision is not confined to gallery walls—it breathes in the halls of history.
Beyond the Canvas: A Gift to the World
Van Giesen’s philosophy is clear: his art is not just for himself. It is a gift, an offering. He paints not for recognition, but for connection—for those who stand before his work to feel the same electric, quiet reverence he feels when he creates it. His paintings are not just images; they are invitations. They whisper, come closer, listen, remember.
Perhaps that is why his work lingers in the mind long after viewing. It is not just seen; it is experienced. The glowing skies, the rippling waters, the quiet sanctuaries of light—they are mirrors reflecting something deep within us all.
Peter Van Giesen – Top Featured Star.
The Final Invitation
The world is busy. Noisy. Chaotic. But in the midst of it all, Van Giesen’s work offers a sanctuary—a reminder that beauty is not just seen, but felt, that the earth is alive with whispers if we only choose to listen.
And so, the invitation stands. Step into his world. Feel the golden twilight, the quiet waters, the hush of the infinite. Let his paintings remind you of something you may have forgotten—that art is not just color and form, but energy, connection, and something greater than ourselves.
In the end, Van Giesen’s art is not about what you see. It is about what you feel. And if you listen closely, you just might hear twilight whispering your name.
Viviana Puello
Editor-in-Chief
