Mark De Kievit
Mark de Kievit is a contemporary artist based in the Netherlands, known for his abstract paintings that feature a striking use of color and contrasting depths built up through layering. With a professional background in graphic design, Mark brings a keen sense of structure and composition to his work. His paintings are deeply influenced by his fascination with the interaction between textures, shapes, colors, and light.
Mark's creative process is driven by his personal experience of life, with a focus on transience and the present moment. His work is an ongoing exploration of how life unfolds, which he describes as “busy processing life.” This process imbues each piece with a sense of authenticity and uniqueness, reflecting the specific moments or periods of his life.
Mark’s abstract works have garnered attention and are held in various collections across the Netherlands, Southern Europe, Scandinavia, and the United States. His art continues to resonate with viewers, showcasing the depth and vitality of his ongoing exploration of life's fleeting moments.
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Biography
Mark de Kievit is a contemporary artist based in the Netherlands, known for his abstract paintings that feature a striking use of color and contrasting depths built up through layering. With a professional background in graphic design, Mark brings a keen sense of structure and composition to his work. His paintings are deeply influenced by his fascination with the interaction between textures, shapes, colors, and light.
Mark's creative process is driven by his personal experience of life, with a focus on transience and the present moment. His work is an ongoing exploration of how life unfolds, which he describes as “busy processing life.” This process imbues each piece with a sense of authenticity and uniqueness, reflecting the specific moments or periods of his life.
Mark’s abstract works have garnered attention and are held in various collections across the Netherlands, Southern Europe, Scandinavia, and the United States. His art continues to resonate with viewers, showcasing the depth and vitality of his ongoing exploration of life's fleeting moments.
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Nationality:
NETHERLANDS
- Date of birth : 1972
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Dutch Artists

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Art in Concert. In collaboration with Brass Band St. Gregorius several artists made their artwork inspired on a piece of music performed in a live concert in the evening of Boxing Day 2022. The creation process of painting Abstract #8233 was inspired by the song Spanish Fever, filmed and presented in a time-lapse movie during this live music performance themed: Art in Concert.
Livestream in lockdown A collaboration in times of Covid-19. Margin Alexander, Composer & Pianist from New York City, contacted me if he could use one of my artworks for his piano music concerts to play live during an online livestream music exhibition. Margin performed his original piece of piano music evoked and dedicated to my painting Abstract #4849 in June 2021. This added a very special new dimension to my artwork.