Born: 1946
Hometown: Landsmeer
Based in: Landsmeer
I work with simple forms (squares, lines) and materials (paper, art board, wood, mdf, foam board) in simple rhythmic compositions, mostly inspired on spiral movements.
“Simple” means: a straight line, simpler than a plane; a square, simpler than a rectangle. Everything that is not important or redundant, can be left out.
Simple also means: no colour, white.
I prefer to work in a language of minimal elements: a repetition of the same element, sometimes with little shifts or distortions. Sometimes there are more elements, that amplify each other but not confuse and in that way form a new element.
The handwriting that takes shape during the process, just exists and can be there.
It is a continuing investigation of what is possible with these minimal means and their shape properties.
With these minimal elements endless structures take shape, with no accents, no main issues, no side issues. I show a strong image of emptiness, of silence and peacefulness in a meditative atmosphere.
My work does not point to existing realities, nor is it a picture of that reality. There are no statements, no meanings, symbols or messages. My work does not pretend to be more that itself: a composition of forms. That is why my work matches best with definitions, which are being used defining Concrete Art.
"“The work must be constructed totally from pure visual elements. A visual element has no other meaning than itself and therefore the picture has no other meaning than itself” (van Doesburg, ± 1930)"
What inspires you?
chaos and order
Describe your creative process.
I prefer to work in a language of minimal elements: a repetition of the same element, sometimes with little shifts or distortions. Sometimes there are more elements, that amplify each other but not confuse and in that way form a new element. The handwriting that takes shape during the process, just exists and can be there.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
minimal art, geometrical-abstract, constructivism
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Theo van Doesburg, Jaap Wagemaker
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
my eyes
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
It is OK to be inspired by another artist, but find your own independent way, away from this inspiration.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Everywhere
2 Collections
Education
Academy of Fine Arts
Netherlands, 1968
Academy of Fine Arts, Amsterdam
Netherlands, 1978
Exhibitions
TZT 043 at BFA The Hague
2020
Grande Finale at BFA The Hague
2019
ArtLink Galleries
2019
Gallery ARTBLOC Abu Dhabi Art Fair
2019
Pop-Up TZT Art Exhibition at BFA New York
2018
Gallery Radial Art Strasbourg
2017
Gallery de Natris Solo Nijmegen
2017
Gallery Broft Solo Leerdam
2017
Gallery Nasty Alice Eindhoven
2016
Still in Motion, EM Gallery Drachten
2015
Radical Abstraction, Gallery Radial Art Strasbourg,
2015
Awards
Biennale del Torreón, Italy (nominated)
2017
4me Prix d'Art , Riegel am Kaiserstuhl, Germ. (nominated)
2015
Education
Academy of Fine Arts
Netherlands, 1968
Academy of Fine Arts, Amsterdam
Netherlands, 1978
Exhibitions
TZT 043 at BFA The Hague
2020
Grande Finale at BFA The Hague
2019
ArtLink Galleries
2019
Gallery ARTBLOC Abu Dhabi Art Fair
2019
Pop-Up TZT Art Exhibition at BFA New York
2018
Gallery Radial Art Strasbourg
2017
Gallery de Natris Solo Nijmegen
2017
Gallery Broft Solo Leerdam
2017
Gallery Nasty Alice Eindhoven
2016
Still in Motion, EM Gallery Drachten
2015
Radical Abstraction, Gallery Radial Art Strasbourg,
2015
Awards
Biennale del Torreón, Italy (nominated)
2017
4me Prix d'Art , Riegel am Kaiserstuhl, Germ. (nominated)
2015