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Jan van der Laan

Hometown: The Hague

Based in: The Hague

For over 20 years, Jan van der Laan’s art is characterized by tranquil, flowing, organic forms and geometric abstraction. Jan gets inspiration from nature. These can be natural forms and patterns caused by natural elements such as water and wind. And always in a dynamic movement of curved lines and smooth surfaces. Brought together into a harmonious composition.
In his sculptures you recognize his quest for pure form and the desire for the almost unattainable ideal, and that is the creation of beauty in its most pure form.

Each of Jan van der Laan’s sculptures is a unique piece of art. Made with craftsmanship and love out of natural stone or bronze.

Many of Jan van der Laan’s sculptures are enjoyed in private and corporate collections all over the world. Ranging from Europe and North America, to Asia, and the Middle East.

 



Jan van der Laan In The Studio

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More About Jan van der Laan

Question IconWhat inspires you?

I live at the coast and walk through the tide lines on the beach every day. Here I find all kinds of extraordinary forms in objects, plants and also patterns of water and wind in the sand. Also when I walk through the dunes and forest nearby I’m surrounded by natural forms. You can see it all being reflected in my sculptures.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Nature, Organic, Abstraction

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore, Jean Arp, Naum Gabo, Antoine Poncet, Richard Erdman, Hilde van Summere, Mark Rietmeijer

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

To the beach, dunes and forest. Nature is my biggest source of inspiration.


Collections Featuring Jan van der Laan

6 Collections

Transformative Contemporary Sculptors

Transformative Contemporary Sculptors

49 Artists, 51 Products

Last updated: October 20, 2022

Bronze Sculptures

Bronze Sculptures

15 Artists, 25 Products

Last updated: August 18, 2021

Sculptures Under $5,000

Sculptures Under $5,000

29 Artists, 34 Products

Last updated: November 29, 2020


Articles Featuring Jan van der Laan

1 Article


Credentials

Exhibitions

Group exhibition at DNK

Netherlands, 2022

Duo exhibition 'Less is more' at Kunsthalte 6

Netherlands, 2022