JP Marsman

Freedom VIII - 21st Century painting of a bird on barbed wire

2024

Dutch artist Jean Paul Marsman is born in 1968 Jean-Paul Marsman, born in Nijmegen, is a remarkable Dutch artist who lives and works in Veldhoven. His work is bought by, among others: collectors, galleries, museums and companies. His work is intense and full, a conversation or a discussion and one of the few artists who dares to work in more than 1 style. On the one hand there is his colorful figurative work with graffiti influences that rubs against Pop Art. Expressionist work in which image and text are equally important and reinforce each other. Reflecting the artist's rich imagination, this work is inspired by everyday events, with his graphic advertising background evident in his work. On the other hand, there is his hushed hyper-realistic work. In which the classical craft of the 17th century painting techniques forms the monumental and timeless character of his compositions. These works are characterized by the refined detail and the layering of colors, which make the works into true masterpieces. Two extremes in painting style, but inextricably linked. His work in both styles is also characterized by contrasts in subject and content. About the realistic paintings by Jean Paul Marsman JP Marsman's cheerful and hyper-realistic paintings appeal to the imagination on several levels. artisan; the work is painted so realistically that everything seems 'touchable'. It seems to be 'there'... Colour; the artist isn't afraid to go wild with color. This gives the still lifes a liveliness that is unique for 'still lifes'. combinations; the subjects that Jean Paul Marsman puts together on a panel are very diverse. Because of the extremely realistic effect you believe what you see. That makes the still lifes stimulating performances that never bore. The fresh colors give a continuous feeling of spring or summer and a good mood. It always seems to be beautiful weather with his meticulously elaborated flowers, birds, vegetables and fruit. Fresh colours, a very realistic elaboration and surprising combinations are perhaps the keywords of the artist. Very popular are the series in which Jean Paul Marsman keeps showing his works. The series with birds for example. Birds such as a Robin or Blue Tit in combination with stimulating subjects. Literally with barbed wire and beautiful flowers, but also with eggs of all kinds. Not the eggs of the various birds themselves, but a chocolate egg or, for example, a Fabergé egg. Recently, the artist started a new series, he became interested in the billiard ball. The shine, the material and the colors in combination with a number make it a challenge to paint. The shine in Jean Paul Marsman's billiard balls is very special and fascinating. Again, the combinations are surprising and unusual. For example, a tulip carrying a ball becomes a Power Flower. Painted by the Eindhoven artist you believe it is possible... . A combination of Barbed Wire, Robin, Billiard Ball and Chocolate Egg is one of the latest creations by the special artist.