Through his work, he explores themes of urban and natural dichotomy that reveal the fragility of urban spaces, often portraying deserted rooms and deteriorating structures that are being reclaimed by nature. This theme emphasizes the impermanence of human creations and the inevitable return of nature.
His work incorporates perspective lines and three-dimensional forms due to humanity’s use of these methods to comprehend their environment. With painting as background, Palsgraaf approaches his sculptural collages similarly, layering recovered wood and found materials like a painter would layer oil paint. These materials add depth, light, and texture to his pieces, with each contributing its distinct color from the decay of the material, functioning like brushstrokes in a painting. Through this technique, he creates rich, complex works that blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture.
Pim Palsgraaf, Mycose City 11, 2014, wood, concrete, model houses, 80 x 150 x 210 cm