Sven Hoekstra (1945) - Vogel
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Sven Hoekstra (1945), Vogel, oil on panel, 2013, original edition, sold with frame, framed size 20 × 16 cm, signed lower right and dated '13', Netherlands, condition: reasonable.
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This remarkable painting has a dreamy and surreal atmosphere. In the foreground we see a man in a dark blue coat raising his hand toward a striking orange-brown bird. The bird seems to be landing on his hand or just taking off. Because of its unusual shape and glossy colors, the bird almost looks like a fantasy creature. The bright blue sky forms a beautiful contrast with the warm color of the bird and the man's dark clothing. In the background there is a calm and deserted landscape, which draws even more attention to the man and the bird. The painting evokes a sense of freedom, longing, and connectedness with nature. At the same time it remains a bit mysterious, allowing the viewer to imagine what exactly is happening.
Sven Alexander Hoekstra (born 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 for 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 compositions, and a special 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 much inspiration from the landscape around Nijmegen and the Ooijpolder. His work has been shown at numerous exhibitions, including a major retrospective at Stevenskerk in Nijmegen in 2020, on the occasion of his fifty-year career as an artist. In 2017 he received the Gelderlander Public Prize. With his recognizable style and rich imagination, Sven Hoekstra occupies a distinctive place within contemporary Dutch figurative painting.
Technique: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 12 × 8 cm
Dimensions with frame: 20 x 16 cm
Signed and dated bottom right "13"
Frame is damaged
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Translated by Google TranslateThis remarkable painting has a dreamy and surreal atmosphere. In the foreground we see a man in a dark blue coat raising his hand toward a striking orange-brown bird. The bird seems to be landing on his hand or just taking off. Because of its unusual shape and glossy colors, the bird almost looks like a fantasy creature. The bright blue sky forms a beautiful contrast with the warm color of the bird and the man's dark clothing. In the background there is a calm and deserted landscape, which draws even more attention to the man and the bird. The painting evokes a sense of freedom, longing, and connectedness with nature. At the same time it remains a bit mysterious, allowing the viewer to imagine what exactly is happening.
Sven Alexander Hoekstra (born 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 for 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 compositions, and a special 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 much inspiration from the landscape around Nijmegen and the Ooijpolder. His work has been shown at numerous exhibitions, including a major retrospective at Stevenskerk in Nijmegen in 2020, on the occasion of his fifty-year career as an artist. In 2017 he received the Gelderlander Public Prize. With his recognizable style and rich imagination, Sven Hoekstra occupies a distinctive place within contemporary Dutch figurative painting.
Technique: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 12 × 8 cm
Dimensions with frame: 20 x 16 cm
Signed and dated bottom 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
Vogel
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2013
Condition
Fair condition
Height
20 cm
Width
16 cm
Style
Surrealism
Period
2010-2020
