Sven Hoekstra (1945) - Gesprek
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Sven Hoekstra (born 1945) oil on panel painting Gesprek, an original edition from 2013, 16 × 12 cm (24 × 20 cm with frame), signed lower right and dated ’13’, sold with frame by Galerie and in reasonable condition.
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This remarkable painting has a mysterious and surreal appearance. In the foreground we see a man in a dark blue coat, standing with his back to the viewer. On the left side appears a second face, making it look as if the man has two faces. This creates a distorting effect and raises questions about identity and the different sides of a person. The large blue sky occupies the majority of the painting and gives the work a calm, almost dreamlike atmosphere. In the background there is a barren landscape with a narrow tower in the distance. The contrast between the realistically painted figure and the strange composition makes the painting special. The work invites the viewer to reflect on how we see ourselves and others.
Sven Alexander Hoekstra (1945, Nijmegen) is a Dutch painter, graphic artist, and designer, known for his colorful, magical-realist paintings in which fantasy and reality come together in surprising ways. From 1963 to 1968 he studied graphic design at the Academy of Visual Arts in Arnhem. Initially he worked as a graphic designer and illustrator, after which he increasingly devoted himself to free painting. His oeuvre is characterized by an extremely refined painting technique, meticulously built-up compositions, and a particular interest in human figures, music, dance, and the Dutch landscape. He often places his characters in expansive polder landscapes, where they blend into wonderful, sometimes absurd scenes with a melancholic undertone. Humor, personal memories, and a subtle sense of estrangement play an important role. Hoekstra draws a lot of inspiration from the landscape around Nijmegen and the Ooijpolder. His work has been shown in numerous exhibitions, including a major retrospective at the Stevenskerk in Nijmegen in 2020, on the occasion of his fifty-year artistic career. In 2017 he received the Gelderlander Public Prize. With his recognizable style and rich imagination, Sven Hoekstra holds a distinctive place within contemporary Dutch figurative painting.
Technique: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 16 × 12 cm
Dimensions with frame: 24 × 20 cm
Signed and dated in the lower right '13'
Frame is damaged
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Translated by Google TranslateThis remarkable painting has a mysterious and surreal appearance. In the foreground we see a man in a dark blue coat, standing with his back to the viewer. On the left side appears a second face, making it look as if the man has two faces. This creates a distorting effect and raises questions about identity and the different sides of a person. The large blue sky occupies the majority of the painting and gives the work a calm, almost dreamlike atmosphere. In the background there is a barren landscape with a narrow tower in the distance. The contrast between the realistically painted figure and the strange composition makes the painting special. The work invites the viewer to reflect on how we see ourselves and others.
Sven Alexander Hoekstra (1945, Nijmegen) is a Dutch painter, graphic artist, and designer, known for his colorful, magical-realist paintings in which fantasy and reality come together in surprising ways. From 1963 to 1968 he studied graphic design at the Academy of Visual Arts in Arnhem. Initially he worked as a graphic designer and illustrator, after which he increasingly devoted himself to free painting. His oeuvre is characterized by an extremely refined painting technique, meticulously built-up compositions, and a particular interest in human figures, music, dance, and the Dutch landscape. He often places his characters in expansive polder landscapes, where they blend into wonderful, sometimes absurd scenes with a melancholic undertone. Humor, personal memories, and a subtle sense of estrangement play an important role. Hoekstra draws a lot of inspiration from the landscape around Nijmegen and the Ooijpolder. His work has been shown in numerous exhibitions, including a major retrospective at the Stevenskerk in Nijmegen in 2020, on the occasion of his fifty-year artistic career. In 2017 he received the Gelderlander Public Prize. With his recognizable style and rich imagination, Sven Hoekstra holds a distinctive place within contemporary Dutch figurative painting.
Technique: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 16 × 12 cm
Dimensions with frame: 24 × 20 cm
Signed and dated in the lower right '13'
Frame is damaged
Seller's Story
About Art Dumay
Art Dumay is a professional art company in Nuenen, the Netherlands, with over 25 years of experience in buying, selling and valuing fine art.
We offer a carefully selected range of modern, contemporary and classical artworks to collectors worldwide.
Every artwork is professionally assessed, securely stored and carefully packed for shipment. We use appropriate protective materials and specialised transport solutions where needed.
With expertise, reliability and personal service at the heart of our business, we aim to make buying art online safe, transparent and enjoyable.
Art Dumay — from our collection to yours.
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Sold with frame
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Edition
Original
Artist
Sven Hoekstra (1945)
Title of artwork
Gesprek
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2013
Condition
Fair condition
Height
24 cm
Width
20 cm
Style
Surrealism
Period
2010-2020
