#TableauQ4 Gerard Boersma is known for his paintings of people in city environments and still life paintings of modern objects. This work of 63 x 48 cm shows a woman looking for something new to read in a bookshop. This painting reminds us of the joy books bring. Books can teach, entertain, and comfort us. To the artist they symbolize knowledge, imagination, or just the calm happiness of relaxing and escaping into a story. The work dates from 2025 and is made with acrylic on panel. Signed on the back and comes with a label of the artist as well as a Certificate Of Authenticity. About the artist Gerard Boersma has been an internationally acclaimed artist for over 24 years well known for his colorful and detailed style of realistic painting, in which he expresses both his concerns and his love for contemporary society. His art is in museums, galleries and private collections worldwide (6 continents, >30 countries). In 2018 he showed his works alongside Warhol, Haring, Banksy and others at a group show in France. He lives in Leeuwarden and works in Makkum, the Netherlands.