Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - Beyond Gravity
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Tijs Dragtsma’s 2026 limited edition, Beyond Gravity, is a 53 by 53 cm mixed-media brass-nail portrait on black acrylic, signed and numbered 1 of 10, produced direct from the artist in the Netherlands.
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Beyond Gravity is a sculptural work within the Art with Nails series by Tijs Dragtsma.
In this piece, the image does not arise through paint, print or digital reproduction. It is constructed through impact. Hundreds of precisely positioned brass nails penetrate a deep black acrylic surface, forming a figure suspended in space.
The astronaut appears weightless, detached from earthly gravity. Yet the work itself is grounded in material force. Each nail represents a deliberate action. A strike. A decision. A point of tension between control and resistance.
From a distance the figure reads as calm and iconic. Up close, the surface reveals a complex landscape of depth, shadow and reflection. Light activates the work. As illumination shifts, shadows extend and contract, creating a dynamic spatial presence that feels almost kinetic.
The black acrylic does not simply function as background. It absorbs, reflects and intensifies. The brass nails catch the light like distant stars, reinforcing the sensation of vastness and isolation.
Beyond Gravity is not only a depiction of space exploration. It reflects the human desire to transcend limitation. To move beyond physical and psychological boundaries. The figure floats in silence, yet the work itself carries weight. A balance between heaviness and elevation. Between impact and infinity.
About Art with Nails
Art with Nails is a self-developed artistic medium in which imagery emerges through the precise placement of steel or brass nails. Rather than applying pigment, Dragtsma constructs form through repetition, rhythm and controlled force.
The works are defined by sculptural depth, material contrast and the interaction between light and shadow. Each nail functions as an individual element within a larger spatial composition, allowing the image to shift depending on perspective and illumination.
Every piece is unique and unrepeatable, shaped by material behaviour, surface tension and the cumulative impact of thousands of deliberate gestures.
About the Artist – Tijs Dragtsma
Tijs Dragtsma is a Dutch contemporary artist and founder of TD Fine Art Studio. His practice operates at the intersection of material, structure and light, with a strong focus on developing distinct artistic languages rather than following established traditions.
He is widely recognised for his Art with Nails series, in which hundreds to thousands of steel or brass nails form sculptural portraits that transform with light and viewing angle. Through precision and repetition, he translates digital mapping into physical presence.
Since beginning his artistic practice in 2024, his works have entered private collections across Europe, Asia and the United States, and have been presented internationally. His work is driven by experimentation, technical control and a long-term vision centred on material integrity and spatial experience.
All works are conceived and produced in his studio in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands.
Beyond Gravity is a sculptural work within the Art with Nails series by Tijs Dragtsma.
In this piece, the image does not arise through paint, print or digital reproduction. It is constructed through impact. Hundreds of precisely positioned brass nails penetrate a deep black acrylic surface, forming a figure suspended in space.
The astronaut appears weightless, detached from earthly gravity. Yet the work itself is grounded in material force. Each nail represents a deliberate action. A strike. A decision. A point of tension between control and resistance.
From a distance the figure reads as calm and iconic. Up close, the surface reveals a complex landscape of depth, shadow and reflection. Light activates the work. As illumination shifts, shadows extend and contract, creating a dynamic spatial presence that feels almost kinetic.
The black acrylic does not simply function as background. It absorbs, reflects and intensifies. The brass nails catch the light like distant stars, reinforcing the sensation of vastness and isolation.
Beyond Gravity is not only a depiction of space exploration. It reflects the human desire to transcend limitation. To move beyond physical and psychological boundaries. The figure floats in silence, yet the work itself carries weight. A balance between heaviness and elevation. Between impact and infinity.
About Art with Nails
Art with Nails is a self-developed artistic medium in which imagery emerges through the precise placement of steel or brass nails. Rather than applying pigment, Dragtsma constructs form through repetition, rhythm and controlled force.
The works are defined by sculptural depth, material contrast and the interaction between light and shadow. Each nail functions as an individual element within a larger spatial composition, allowing the image to shift depending on perspective and illumination.
Every piece is unique and unrepeatable, shaped by material behaviour, surface tension and the cumulative impact of thousands of deliberate gestures.
About the Artist – Tijs Dragtsma
Tijs Dragtsma is a Dutch contemporary artist and founder of TD Fine Art Studio. His practice operates at the intersection of material, structure and light, with a strong focus on developing distinct artistic languages rather than following established traditions.
He is widely recognised for his Art with Nails series, in which hundreds to thousands of steel or brass nails form sculptural portraits that transform with light and viewing angle. Through precision and repetition, he translates digital mapping into physical presence.
Since beginning his artistic practice in 2024, his works have entered private collections across Europe, Asia and the United States, and have been presented internationally. His work is driven by experimentation, technical control and a long-term vision centred on material integrity and spatial experience.
All works are conceived and produced in his studio in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands.
Details
Artist
Tijs Dragtsma (1992)
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1 of 10
Title of artwork
Beyond Gravity
Technique
Mixed media, Mixed technique
Signature
Signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Gold
Height
53 cm
Width
53 cm
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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