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Hans Mertens
- 53, Male
- Roermond
- Netherlands
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- First Name
- Hans
- Last Name
- Mertens
- Age
- 35-55
- Which of the following best describe you?
- Painter
- How often are you the first among your friends to try something new?
- Very often
- What do you want people to know most about you?
- Since 1987: Expressionist
Hans Mertens was born a natural artist. As a child he always drew in a silent corner of the room and at primary school he drew heroes like Batman when asked by his friends, which was quite often. Later on he developed his skills at the school of arts in the Netherlands. He graduated in 1991. In the following 5/6 years he took art-classes in which he developed different ways of painting.
His work breathes the atmosphere of frescos. He literally layers his paintings with mysteries based on age old legends. The invisible tales of classic mythology are shrouded behind the visible. His work reveals a world that has more and greater dimensions than ours.
While keeping the tradition of the mystery alive, his work is both classic and modern. This combination stimulates the fantasy of the beholder. Themes that are repeatedly found in his work are: spiritual subjects, mythology and classic tales woven with poetry. His emotions are captured in his paintings and they often radiate a mysterious atmosphere.
From 2005 onwards he paints mainly abstracts. As medium he uses acrylic on panel. His work is characterized by colourful compositions, strong colours and interaction between light and dark.
On the 17th of December 2006 he founded "The Ferrara-collective" which resulted in a collaboration between more than 25 international artists all over the world.
In 2008 he became the first international artist who was selected to print his paintings on silk in collaboration with www.customposterworks.com in Orlando Florida.
Hans Mertens also paints by assignment.
- What is your website address?
- http://www.hansmertens.nl
- How did you hear about Brooklyn Art Project?
- By the artist Jan Kolling
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 11:23am on June 20, 2009,
Imelda Maguire said… - Hello Hans
Nice to see you here. Together we discover the world my friend.
Wishing you all the happiness and success in the universe.
~*LOVE ALWAYS*~
- At 1:30am on June 2, 2009,
sanjay v uzgare said… - Thanks again.for such a nice gesture.A wonderful friend & artist from Holland !Would surely like to meet you if get a chance to be there...All the best again & God bless you...Sanjay
- At 11:50am on June 1, 2009,
sanjay v uzgare said…
- Thanks Hans .I admire your art.Very much liked your piece "Matters from the heart"All the best.Be in contact ........Sanjay
- At 5:21pm on April 18, 2009,
Lya Alves said…
- Thanks, Hans!
Nice to meet you.
- At 10:13am on April 18, 2009,
- At 7:11am on April 1, 2009,
Mauk said…
- Love all your art pieces. Excellent artwork.
- At 2:11am on January 17, 2009,
daniele said… - Grazie! :)
- At 2:46am on January 12, 2009,
Anthony // Brooklyn Art Project said… - Hey there Hans, I checked out your image and you should be all set. Great work btw! :)
- At 8:12am on January 11, 2009,
Karin Teresa McCaslin-Fain said… - Hello! You are one of my favorite arists because the paint is beautiful and expressive. Very mysterious and wonderful colors.Karin Teresa
- At 3:52pm on August 6, 2008,
Brajanne said… - Hello Hans,
Thank you very much for the invitation to this great website.
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