Leo Schepens (1953) - Immortaliter





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This work was created by the Dutch artist Leo Schepens.
His inspiration comes from the many visits to the small Romanesque village churches in the French countryside, in the Haute Saintonge region.
These medieval buildings from the 11th and 12th centuries have withstood the test of time for centuries, yet carry the traces of their history visibly with them. Precisely that wear and tear, that “veil of time”, forms an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Schepens.
A fascination with signs and symbols from different cultures and traditions forms a second important layer in his work.
Schepens processes this symbolism in an intuitive way, often within a central composition, as if the viewer is invited to enter an unknown, mysterious world — a world in which we must find our own relation.
His work suggests that there is more than the visible, material reality: a larger, elusive world that reveals itself to those who delve into philosophy, psychology, astrology, alchemy, anthroposophy, music or mathematics — and of course also into art itself.
Viewing is of course possible. In addition, we have our own in-house frame-making workshop, celebrating its 85th anniversary.
Furthermore, we use restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to make use of this, we would of course be happy to hear from you.
Seller's Story
This work was created by the Dutch artist Leo Schepens.
His inspiration comes from the many visits to the small Romanesque village churches in the French countryside, in the Haute Saintonge region.
These medieval buildings from the 11th and 12th centuries have withstood the test of time for centuries, yet carry the traces of their history visibly with them. Precisely that wear and tear, that “veil of time”, forms an inexhaustible source of inspiration for Schepens.
A fascination with signs and symbols from different cultures and traditions forms a second important layer in his work.
Schepens processes this symbolism in an intuitive way, often within a central composition, as if the viewer is invited to enter an unknown, mysterious world — a world in which we must find our own relation.
His work suggests that there is more than the visible, material reality: a larger, elusive world that reveals itself to those who delve into philosophy, psychology, astrology, alchemy, anthroposophy, music or mathematics — and of course also into art itself.
Viewing is of course possible. In addition, we have our own in-house frame-making workshop, celebrating its 85th anniversary.
Furthermore, we use restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to make use of this, we would of course be happy to hear from you.

