Francien Krieg - “Collected Tenderness”
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Original digital print by the artist, titled “Collected Tenderness”, created in 2026 in a surrealist portrait style, using AI and digital printing techniques; measures 40 by 30 cm, hand-signed, from the Netherlands, sold directly from the artist, in excellent condition.
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In these works I play with the boundary between image and object. I create trompe-l’œil wall panels that behave like small cabinets on the wall. Through the form, the shadows, and the open doors a space emerges that doesn't truly exist, yet is perceptible. As if you could step right into it.
The work is essentially flat, but I want it to behave like something corporeal. Something that both recedes and comes forward. That does not reveal itself completely.
I place the figures in a protected, framed world. Not imprisoned, but shielded. For me, that cabinet is a mental space. A place between inside and outside. Between being seen and preserving yourself.
Flowers and butterflies do not appear as explanatory symbols, but as quiet companions. They carry something fragile within them. Something temporary. Perhaps they are there simply to invite a more careful look.
What interests me is that moment when proximity and distance exist at the same time. That which feels close can sometimes be carefully guarded.
Seller's Story
Francien Krieg (b. 1973) is a distinguished Dutch artist renowned for her compelling explorations of the human form, particularly focusing on themes of aging and vulnerability. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, she initially engaged in conceptual installations, utilizing materials like meat and rubber to create thought-provoking pieces that delve into human fragility.
Transitioning to painting at The Free Academy in The Hague, Francien developed a distinctive style characterized by unconventional perspectives and a raw portrayal of the human body. Her works challenge societal norms, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection and the passage of time.
Her art has been featured in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, including the Scope Basel art fair, Realisme Amsterdam, and esteemed galleries such as Robert Lange Studios in Charleston and the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. Notably, she participated in the Women Painting Women [r]evolution exhibition at Townsend Atelier in Tennessee and the Strak Realisme show at Gallery Beinart, alongside artists Effie Pryer and Ville Lopponen.
Francien's accolades include multiple nominations for the Dutch Portrait Award and being shortlisted for the Figurativas at MEAM in Barcelona in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Her work has been extensively featured in publications like Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Realisme Today, The Guide Artists, Boldbrush, and Poets and Artists. In 2018, she published a comprehensive book detailing her artistic journey and exploration of the human condition.
Her paintings are highly sought after by collectors, with pieces held in significant Dutch collections, including the ING Collection and the former Scheringa Collection. Her collaboration with Gallery Mokum in Amsterdam has further solidified her status in the art market, positioning her among the leading figures in contemporary realism.
Francien Krieg continues to captivate audiences with her unflinching portrayal of humanity, inviting viewers to confront and appreciate the profound beauty inherent in imperfection and aging.
Translated by Google TranslateIn these works I play with the boundary between image and object. I create trompe-l’œil wall panels that behave like small cabinets on the wall. Through the form, the shadows, and the open doors a space emerges that doesn't truly exist, yet is perceptible. As if you could step right into it.
The work is essentially flat, but I want it to behave like something corporeal. Something that both recedes and comes forward. That does not reveal itself completely.
I place the figures in a protected, framed world. Not imprisoned, but shielded. For me, that cabinet is a mental space. A place between inside and outside. Between being seen and preserving yourself.
Flowers and butterflies do not appear as explanatory symbols, but as quiet companions. They carry something fragile within them. Something temporary. Perhaps they are there simply to invite a more careful look.
What interests me is that moment when proximity and distance exist at the same time. That which feels close can sometimes be carefully guarded.
Seller's Story
Francien Krieg (b. 1973) is a distinguished Dutch artist renowned for her compelling explorations of the human form, particularly focusing on themes of aging and vulnerability. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, she initially engaged in conceptual installations, utilizing materials like meat and rubber to create thought-provoking pieces that delve into human fragility.
Transitioning to painting at The Free Academy in The Hague, Francien developed a distinctive style characterized by unconventional perspectives and a raw portrayal of the human body. Her works challenge societal norms, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection and the passage of time.
Her art has been featured in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, including the Scope Basel art fair, Realisme Amsterdam, and esteemed galleries such as Robert Lange Studios in Charleston and the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. Notably, she participated in the Women Painting Women [r]evolution exhibition at Townsend Atelier in Tennessee and the Strak Realisme show at Gallery Beinart, alongside artists Effie Pryer and Ville Lopponen.
Francien's accolades include multiple nominations for the Dutch Portrait Award and being shortlisted for the Figurativas at MEAM in Barcelona in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Her work has been extensively featured in publications like Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Realisme Today, The Guide Artists, Boldbrush, and Poets and Artists. In 2018, she published a comprehensive book detailing her artistic journey and exploration of the human condition.
Her paintings are highly sought after by collectors, with pieces held in significant Dutch collections, including the ING Collection and the former Scheringa Collection. Her collaboration with Gallery Mokum in Amsterdam has further solidified her status in the art market, positioning her among the leading figures in contemporary realism.
Francien Krieg continues to captivate audiences with her unflinching portrayal of humanity, inviting viewers to confront and appreciate the profound beauty inherent in imperfection and aging.
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Artist
Francien Krieg
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
“Collected Tenderness”
Technique
AI, Digital print
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Surrealism
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
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