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February 6 – 9 | Art on Paper | Amsterdam
This will be the fifth edition of Art on Paper Amsterdam. From 6 to 9 February the Kromhouthal in Amsterdam-Noord will be transformed into a gathering place for art and paper enthusiasts. Art book publisher Van Spijk will exhibit books (like my recently published book ‘Passion for Form and Color’) and two paper sculptures: ‘Passion for Form and Color‘ and ‘Cactushut‘ (see on the right).
Publisher Van Spijk on Art on Paper
On January 12th, my book ‘Passion for Form and Color’ was festively inaugurated. The book, published by Van Spijk Art Books, is for sale at the publisher, at the bookstore and Bol.com. The book gives an overview of all the sculptures I have made so far, and a selection of my two-dimensional work: graphics, paintings and watercolours. The text, by Peter Thoben, is in Dutch as well in English.
September 21 – 22 | Art Safari | Hilvarenbeek
September 21 – November 8 | exhibition Cultural Centre Elckerlyc | Excess
During this open studio weekend in the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, art lovers had the opportunity to see the work of over 45 artists. You could take a look in a number of studios and exhibition spaces. You can find the studios and exhibition spaces that participated on the Kunstsafari website. A map with all locations and art routes through the six villages of the municipality could be used. Workshops, music and performances were also organized at various locations. The immense manifestation was a great success.
That weekend, my studio was open between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. I was able to welcome around 100 visitors during these two days.
An exhibition with one work by each participating artist will also run until 8 November 2024 in the Cultural Centre Elckerlyc, with the theme ‘excess’.
November 10 – December 15 | exhibition 80 years of liberation
In the cultural Center Elckerlyc, Hilvarenbeek, there was an exhibition with photos of the invasion of the Germans, of people in the resistance, of the persecution of the Jews, of people in hiding and of the liberation of Hilvarenbeek and Diessen in October 1944. The exhibition took place in the context of the celebration of 80 years of liberation. In this context, some of my watercolours were on display of locations in the municipality that are related to the war.
In June 2024 Bekking & Blitz has published a new box with 10 picture-postcards with my watercolours from all over the Netherlands. These boxes are for sale for € 9,99 with museums, other special locations and the publisher.
January 6 – February 8, 2024 | Retrospective solo exhibition in the Elckerlyc in Hilvarenbeek
The exhibition shows a selection of my models for sculptures on the first floor. To complete the artistic overview, two-dimensional work has also been selected that reflects my spatial work, or is inspired by it: i.e. graphics and paintings. And in the downstairs gallery of the Elckerlyc you can view a selection of my watercolours that I have made during the last few years.
The watercolours, graphics and paintings are for sale:
watercolours: € 200, framed (50×60) € 260 | graphic: € 250. framed € 310 | paintings: small €400, medium €600, large €850. You can call or email me to make an appointment.
From Saturday July 29 untill the bend of September 2, hikers can view an outdoor exhibition of my watercolours on the Wellenseind estate in Lage Mierde. It concerns 14 works that are weather-resistant etched on plates. A walking route has been set out that leads past the works of art. The large-format panels are placed on the spots where the watercolours were made. Some of these works were made during the summer months during the corona period, but there are also some recent works on display. The map of the route with the locations is available at the visitor center Voor Anker . The book Brabantse Heerlijkheden can also be purchased (€ 22.50), as well as boxes with postcards (€ 9.99).
Watercolours have sizes 48×36 and 40×30 cm; they are for sale for a fixed price of 200 euros, without frame with the artist.