Bert Heersema - Amy
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Bert Heersema presents Amy, a 2025 Realist portrait measuring 40×50 cm, hand-signed, weighing 2 kg, originating from the Netherlands and sold directly by the artist, with a certificate of authenticity and a hanging system though not framed, inspired by an old film still from Young at Heart.
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This atmospheric, suggestive portrait from 2025 is not framed but is equipped with a hanging system. The depicted frame provides an indication of how it appears when framed. Based on an old movie still from "Young at Heart," painted in a lively brushwork with an appealing color palette. The work is sent by registered mail and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Bert Heersema (married with two children) lives and works in Zwolle, Netherlands.
Statement: By staying away from the actual reality around us, I try to evoke a nostalgic atmosphere. Atmosphere and space are not determined by a multitude of realistic details, but by simplicity, often a sober color palette, so that a particular color accent draws all the attention. Recurring visual features, such as shadows, volumes, accent color, strong contrast, nostalgia, and humor, are important recognizable aspects in my work, where emotions play an increasingly strong role. Through technique, there is a search, with various approaches in technique, to probe the boundaries of recognizability (realism), wherein movie stills from old films (Film Noir) and old documentary material serve as an important source of inspiration and a basis for a starting design. And without losing recognizability and realism, the work must above all be a beautifully painted piece, for the viewer's experience and viewing distance.
Seller's Story
About the artist: By staying away from the actual reality around us, I try to evoke a nostalgic atmosphere. Mood and space are not defined by a multitude of realistic details but rather by simplicity, a often sober color palette, so that a certain color accent draws all attention. Recurring motifs such as shadows, volumes, accent color, strong contrast, nostalgia and humor are important recognizable aspects in my work, where emotions play an increasingly strong role. Through technique there is a search, various executions in technique, to probe the boundaries of recognizability (realism), with old films and old documentary material serving as an important source of inspiration and basis for a starting design. And without losing recognizability and realism, the work must above all be a beautifully painted piece, for the viewer’s experience and the viewing distance. An extensive overview of reviews (accolades) and exhibitions can be found on my website, including a special collaboration with Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke. Bert Heersema (1965) lives and works in Zwolle, the Netherlands.
Translated by Google TranslateThis atmospheric, suggestive portrait from 2025 is not framed but is equipped with a hanging system. The depicted frame provides an indication of how it appears when framed. Based on an old movie still from "Young at Heart," painted in a lively brushwork with an appealing color palette. The work is sent by registered mail and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Bert Heersema (married with two children) lives and works in Zwolle, Netherlands.
Statement: By staying away from the actual reality around us, I try to evoke a nostalgic atmosphere. Atmosphere and space are not determined by a multitude of realistic details, but by simplicity, often a sober color palette, so that a particular color accent draws all the attention. Recurring visual features, such as shadows, volumes, accent color, strong contrast, nostalgia, and humor, are important recognizable aspects in my work, where emotions play an increasingly strong role. Through technique, there is a search, with various approaches in technique, to probe the boundaries of recognizability (realism), wherein movie stills from old films (Film Noir) and old documentary material serve as an important source of inspiration and a basis for a starting design. And without losing recognizability and realism, the work must above all be a beautifully painted piece, for the viewer's experience and viewing distance.
Seller's Story
About the artist: By staying away from the actual reality around us, I try to evoke a nostalgic atmosphere. Mood and space are not defined by a multitude of realistic details but rather by simplicity, a often sober color palette, so that a certain color accent draws all attention. Recurring motifs such as shadows, volumes, accent color, strong contrast, nostalgia and humor are important recognizable aspects in my work, where emotions play an increasingly strong role. Through technique there is a search, various executions in technique, to probe the boundaries of recognizability (realism), with old films and old documentary material serving as an important source of inspiration and basis for a starting design. And without losing recognizability and realism, the work must above all be a beautifully painted piece, for the viewer’s experience and the viewing distance. An extensive overview of reviews (accolades) and exhibitions can be found on my website, including a special collaboration with Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke. Bert Heersema (1965) lives and works in Zwolle, the Netherlands.
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Artist
Bert Heersema
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Amy
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
50 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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