Artist Information:
Hans Mertens
Roermond,
Netherlands
Tel: 0475 341435
Member Since: Oct 2005
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Artist Statement:
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 ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
7 february - 7 april 2006
Rockwool Roermond,
Netherlands.
MAGIC-THE MAGIC PATHS OF ART
Curated by Paola Trevisan
Imbarcadero Rooms-Estense
Castle
Ferrara-Italy
18 November -26 November 2006
La Stanza Della Memoria
Curated by Paola Trevisan
18 May-6 June 2007
Svevo Castle Trani
Trani-Italy
Barletta Castle
Curated ...
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Hans Mertens's Premiere Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Hans Mertens's Portfolio.
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 paintings.
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 dimension 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.
In 17 december 2006 he founded "The Ferrara-collective "which resulted in a collaboration between more than 25 international artists all over the world... |
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