Europoort (2012) Painting by Bert Hermans
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Oil
on Cardboard
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Dimensions
17.7x21.7 in
Dimensions of the work alone, without framing: Height 15.8in, Width 19.7in - Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Framing This artwork is framed
- Categories Paintings under $5,000 Impressionism Industry
Together with the Botlek, the Europoort forms one of the largest petrochemical industrial areas in the world. At the beginning of the Calandkanaal ore transshipment takes place at Europoort ore transshipment company. In the east of the Europoort area, the transshipment of cars, steel and wood products takes place at specialized terminals.
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I was born in Voorburg (Netherlands) and live in Rotterdam. My interest in drawing and painting started at secondary school in Tilburg. Spatial mathematics (stereometry) really appealed to me. I also took drawing lessons there from a well-known painter, Jan Asselbergs. He thought I should go to art school, but because of the poor job market prospects I didn't do that at the time. I actually wanted to become an architect myself, but I worked as a lawyer. Nevertheless, my interest in (spatial) drawing and painting remained and I have picked up that thread again carefully, in addition to my work. I took painting lessons at the Stichting Kunstzinnige Vorming in Rotterdam (SKVR) in acrylic, watercolor and oil painting. Later I started specializing in oil painting. In line with my previous interest in architecture, I focused on industrial and cultural heritage. An inexhaustible theme.
In my work I have been influenced by artists such as Pieter Saenredam, M.C. Esscher and Hopper and the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, among others.
I have been making my oil paintings since 2013 in my studio at Vest 69 in Gouda. The source of inspiration for my paintings are abandoned and often dilapidated industrial buildings, which I usually capture just before demolition or renovation through sketches and photos. In addition to industrial heritage, I also paint cultural heritage: well-maintained or restored buildings with a cultural value.
I want to make my paintings a special experience through the use of color and light. Dark desolation has to make way for light and warmth. I regularly add characters to the heritage that give the image a different or extra meaning. Some paintings contain a "hidden message" or a reference to current events.
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Nationality:
NETHERLANDS
- Date of birth : 1947
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary Dutch Artists
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