VISION

The less of means, the bigger the power of expression. This clarifies perhaps the choice of a limited palet. - Pierre Soulanges –

Nothing is shown at the surface. Except the reality from which it is composed and to which it complies. - Anne Denis -

Black and white inspire me, are key components to me - derived from Tapta -

The painter I dreamt of was brilliant and only needed one colour to make a painting. I would even call him a monochromatic painter. - Alphonso Allais -

My whole collection consists of a basic endeavour to experience the surface. Basic, that means to identify the minimum of what is essential. A line is from its simplest structure a surface. - Marthe Wery -

I am always looking for a minimum expression of what I would like to say. Sometimes it is an action, an other time it will be the surface and again another time, the shape. I am not limited by expressing myself in only one way. - Martijn Duifhuizen -

WHAT DOES THE WORLD OF ART SAY

His work of art breathes an enormous serenity to contemplate. This even occurs when he uses pure gold, as with his works 'icoon' and 'the last supper', which often are associated with abundance and extravagance.
The work of Martijn urges contemplation, devote meditation, religious reflection according to the 'Dikke van Dale'. This is exactly what the work moves people. His paintings, often in monochrome white and black, force into that direction. Many people probably will not like this, but his work forces you to reflect upon yourself. To what is important and especially in your own life.
If you are touched by it, it will open another world, another dimension, not physically, but mentally. Now we reach the point of religion, but this does not always have to be the case. It can also be humanistic, philosophical, hence the element of contemplation.
This will be different for every individual person. It is how it will be interpreted individually. What is nice about art is that you can let go of it. The universal beauty experienced by man is being reflected. - Dick Bouwman, Gallery 9, Amsterdam –


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