Fisherman's wife in Africa retrieving her nets (2023) Painting by Jan Keteleer

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Fine art paper, 8x8 in
  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Acrylic / Ink on MDF Board
  • Dimensions 18.1x18.1 in
    Dimensions of the work alone, without framing: Height 15.8in, Width 15.8in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
  • Framing This artwork is framed
  • Categories Paintings under $1,000 Tribal Art
Transport yourself to the shores of Africa with this breathtaking original by renowned Belgian painter Jan Keteleer. His figurative expressionist style masterfully captures a local fisherwoman retrieving her nets, the vibrant colors and textures bringing the scene to life. You can almost feel the warmth of the African sun and hear the lap of waves [...]
Transport yourself to the shores of Africa with this breathtaking original by renowned Belgian painter Jan Keteleer. His figurative expressionist style masterfully captures a local fisherwoman retrieving her nets, the vibrant colors and textures bringing the scene to life.

You can almost feel the warmth of the African sun and hear the lap of waves in this 40cm x 40cm acrylic and ink piece. Titled "Fisherman's Wife in Africa", it offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of coastal communities relying on traditional fishing methods for sustenance.

Despite its modest size, the painting has an iconic, mural-like quality, inviting the viewer into Keteleer's stylized vision of life along the African coastline. The exaggerated features and active brushwork imbue the work with energy and atmosphere.

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From his interests in both classical art and modern / contemporary art, Belgian artist Jan Keteleer (JanKé) works with different styles. Ancient art is one of his interests, but you can also find examples of his [...]

From his interests in both classical art and modern / contemporary art, Belgian artist Jan Keteleer (JanKé) works with different styles. Ancient art is one of his interests, but you can also find examples of his work in pop art and impressionism. If you browse through Jan Keteleer's portfolio, you will find beautiful nature scenes, painterly images of animals or pop art-based nudes.

After years of working in commercial photography, he turned his interest to artistic black and white photography. Projects such as Speechless, Silent Dialogues and Roots with Taboo brought him fame. He was inspired by the problems of the multicultural society in Belgium, the coexistence of different national and ethnic groups, the issue of the language barrier and the lack of dialogue between the "old" (the native population) and the "new" Belgians (the immigrants).

Today he has devoted himself entirely to digital painting. Using classical techniques such as acrylic and pastel, he creates individual elements that are then digitally brought together and finished.

JanKé attaches great importance to the social significance of his works and integrates them into the context of public space (stations, airports and public transport), prompting the viewer to react and reflect. His projects have received the support of the organization Sprakeloos, which aims to use art to provoke discussion on social issues.

He has had numerous exhibitions in Belgium (in Antwerp, Bruges, Lier, Leuven and Ghent), in the U.S. (in Dallas and San Francisco) and in Poland (in Krakow).

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