b'From:Passages, memories of a transitory life 2006Passages, memories of a transitory life, reflects on Simons belief that the transient aspect of life is both fundamental and universal. These paintings and dry-points visualise memories of the cycles of life, farewells of relationships and loss of loved ones. The intimacy of these memories are painted with a sober colour palette.This body of work is inspired by and dedicated to the memory of fellow painter, gallery owner, friend and brother, Henk van der Sluijs, 16-3-19468-2-2006.Henk, acrylic on canvasFather, acrylic on canvas, 450 x 600mm Mother, acrylic on canvas, 450 x 600mm42'