Jan Cremer (1940) - "New York - Amsterdam"

Large and colorful work by Jan Cremer from the "New York - Amsterdam" set. Screen print on rag paper, hand-signed in pencil, dated (1978) and numbered (4/80). In very good condition. Literature: “Cremer Grafiek / Prints 1956-1998”, no. 78-02/S, page 101.

Jan Cremer, born on 20 April 1940 in Enschede, the Netherlands, was a Dutch writer, painter, and photographer known for his rebellious character and boundary-pushing art. Cremer gained national and international fame in the 1960s with his iconic novel I, Jan Cremer (1964), which, with its raw, direct style and provocative content, caused a sensation in the Dutch literary world. The book became a bestseller and made Cremer a symbol of a new, free-spirited generation.

Besides his writing, Cremer built up an extensive body of work as a visual artist. His paintings are characterized by bright colors, dynamic forms, and an expressive style, often showing influences of pop art and abstract expressionism. His work as a painter earned him the nickname “the Dutch Van Gogh,” although he has always resisted comparisons and sought his own path in the art world. Cremer traveled widely and spent a large part of his life abroad, especially in the United States, where he was drawn to the culture and freedom. His adventurous lifestyle and unconventional personality often play a role in his work, in which he processes the hard realities and the romance of life. Although Cremer was sometimes seen by critics as an enfant terrible, his work has had a lasting impact on Dutch art and literature. To this day he remains active as an artist and writer. His body of work, which combines autobiographical elements and social critique, remains innovative and challenging, and he is regarded as one of the most iconic figures in postwar Dutch culture.