Painting titled "Girl-crush" by Christian Van Hedel, Original Artwork, Acrylic

Girl-crush (2018) Painting by Christian Van Hedel

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Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
Dimensions Height 31.5in, Width 47.2in
Categories Paintings under $5,000 Abstract

Girl crush is a modern abstract painting in a big format on canvas. Girl crush is a painting from the serial Fiction elements.

This series of paintings by Christian van Hedel also belongs to modern art. Balanced lines, stripes, stains of bright colors against a gray background are projected on linen in shapes of colorful contrasts. This new series of paintings are of a wider size than is used to Christian. A 1.6 meter canvas is an average size in this series. In 2017 he focused on painting these abstract paintings. Painting is one of his disciplines in addition to his mixed media art, drawing, photography and photo art. For example, 2016 featured his mixed media art in the spotlights at fairs, galleries and other exhibitions. That Christian keeps a fair change is well known. Still, he regularly combines all his disciplines in a miraculous way in one piece of art. On the question of whether he will use this series of paintings for his mixed media, he still has no answer. It's coming and it goes as it goes. If a match is found between his other disciplines and these paintings, that's the way. Nevertheless, these paintings have certainly not been established with the aim of creating mixed media art.

Christian Van Hedel

Netherlands

Christian van Hedel, a contemporary Dutch visual artist, has dedicated over two decades to the creation of non-figurative abstract art. Starting as a self-taught artist, Christian's[...]

Christian van Hedel, a contemporary Dutch visual artist, has dedicated over two decades to the creation of non-figurative abstract art. Starting as a self-taught artist, Christian's passion for the craft led him to pursue the fine art course at the Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU) after exploring various workshops.

Christian's artwork, characterized by its non-figurative abstract nature, has been showcased at numerous art fairs and exhibitions across the globe, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Denmark, France, Italy, China, and New York. His international presence is further accentuated by several public awards that recognize his artistic excellence. The global appeal of his works has translated into sales worldwide, with his pieces becoming part of private collections and even finding a permanent place in a museum in China.

In 2017, Christian embarked on a new artistic venture titled "Fiction Elements," a series of vibrant, wall-filling paintings. Drawing inspiration from the natural and essential spiritual energies of daily life, these works explore the interplay of conscious and unconscious elements. Opaque and transparent spots, lines, shapes, and forms are meticulously rendered on canvas or wooden panels. The predominant contrasts of dark and light, colors and black and white contribute to the dynamic visual impact of the pieces.

The precise definition of forms is achieved through the idiosyncratic use of paintbrushes or palette knives, creating a balance between structured elements and abstract compositions. The incorporation of black lines lends the artworks an abstract, comic-like quality, evoking a sense of street art or urban art. Christian's creations in the "Fiction Elements" series are visual compilations of experiences, dreams, and reflections, offering autobiographical images that extend beyond the purely visual.

Christian van Hedel's artistic philosophy goes beyond the surface, inviting viewers to delve into the deeper layers of observation. His work serves as both visual nourishment for the eye and intellectual stimulation for the mind, underscoring the belief that art is a multifaceted exploration that transcends mere aesthetics.