Erik Oldenhof (1951) - Untitled
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Erik Oldenhof - ZT - oil on canvas - 42 x 54 cm
Who pays close attention will quickly notice the intoxicating emotion in the work of Erik Oldenhof. But not immediately. After all, simplicity is the strength of the Amsterdam-based artist. In his line paintings he aims to achieve, with minimal means, a maximal painterly yield. That strength of constraint has been shown before.
As in Minimal Art and Fundamental Painting of the sixties and seventies of the last century. Oldenhof, however, takes a sizeable step further. If you take the trouble to crawl into the skin of his paintings you see that his focus on the painterly process is characteristic of all his work. Each painting must be read. In the compositions of recent paintings there are relationships with early graphic work and with training as a building draughtsman. In the use of color there are references to the work the artist did earlier in his father's whitewash shop. In canvases in which the thicknesses of the horizontal lines vary, landscape connotations are at hand. His paintings are about the process of painting, of overpainting, adding and omitting, surface and depth, light and shadow, drawing traces and causing derailments, creating order and the deliberate disturbance thereof. From a distance Oldenhof's canvases seem to consist only of strict, methodical and rational line structures. But up close the canvases hum and vibrate with their thick layers of paint exuberantly.
Irregularities and frayed edges emphasize that the abstract forms are not created by a machine, but by a human being of flesh and blood.
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Art Dumay in Nuenen is much more than just a gallery. It is a versatile art enterprise that brings together modern and classical art under one roof. From our gallery for contemporary painting and our art dealership with classical works, we are engaged in evaluating, purchasing, and selling art. We do this both directly and through carefully organized art auctions for modern and classical art.
Our selection is broad and varied — from modern Dutch artists to renowned masters from the past.
With more than 25 years of experience, we successfully guide purchase and sale processes for individuals, companies, governments, and institutions.
Art Dumay has an extensive regional, national, and international network of buyers and collectors.
In addition to our sales activities, we also provide professional appraisals, restorations, and repair work in-house. Thanks to our effective auction methodology, we are able to reach a large international audience, while our art collections are safely stored and insured in our 1,000 m² building in Nuenen.
At Art Dumay, expertise, a passion for art, and personal attention are at the core — each day again.
Translated by Google TranslateErik Oldenhof - ZT - oil on canvas - 42 x 54 cm
Who pays close attention will quickly notice the intoxicating emotion in the work of Erik Oldenhof. But not immediately. After all, simplicity is the strength of the Amsterdam-based artist. In his line paintings he aims to achieve, with minimal means, a maximal painterly yield. That strength of constraint has been shown before.
As in Minimal Art and Fundamental Painting of the sixties and seventies of the last century. Oldenhof, however, takes a sizeable step further. If you take the trouble to crawl into the skin of his paintings you see that his focus on the painterly process is characteristic of all his work. Each painting must be read. In the compositions of recent paintings there are relationships with early graphic work and with training as a building draughtsman. In the use of color there are references to the work the artist did earlier in his father's whitewash shop. In canvases in which the thicknesses of the horizontal lines vary, landscape connotations are at hand. His paintings are about the process of painting, of overpainting, adding and omitting, surface and depth, light and shadow, drawing traces and causing derailments, creating order and the deliberate disturbance thereof. From a distance Oldenhof's canvases seem to consist only of strict, methodical and rational line structures. But up close the canvases hum and vibrate with their thick layers of paint exuberantly.
Irregularities and frayed edges emphasize that the abstract forms are not created by a machine, but by a human being of flesh and blood.
Seller's Story
Over Art Dumay
Art Dumay in Nuenen is much more than just a gallery. It is a versatile art enterprise that brings together modern and classical art under one roof. From our gallery for contemporary painting and our art dealership with classical works, we are engaged in evaluating, purchasing, and selling art. We do this both directly and through carefully organized art auctions for modern and classical art.
Our selection is broad and varied — from modern Dutch artists to renowned masters from the past.
With more than 25 years of experience, we successfully guide purchase and sale processes for individuals, companies, governments, and institutions.
Art Dumay has an extensive regional, national, and international network of buyers and collectors.
In addition to our sales activities, we also provide professional appraisals, restorations, and repair work in-house. Thanks to our effective auction methodology, we are able to reach a large international audience, while our art collections are safely stored and insured in our 1,000 m² building in Nuenen.
At Art Dumay, expertise, a passion for art, and personal attention are at the core — each day again.
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Artist
Erik Oldenhof (1951)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Untitled
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition
Height
42 cm
Width
54 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1990-2000
