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Henk Jan SandermanWHEN PIGS FLY-original sculpture-artwork wildlife painting-contemporary Art2025
2025
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This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Henk Jan Sanderman's "WHEN PIGS FLY" invites viewers into a whimsical realm where the impossible becomes possible. This original artwork seamlessly blends sculpture and painting, with porcelain and bronze sculptures adorning a diptych canvas.
At the center of the composition is a realistic painted porcelain piglet, its charming features meticulously rendered with lifelike detail. Against a backdrop of minimalist white and black, the piglet captures attention as it confidently traverses a vibrant red string, which is delicately attached to bronze acorns that adorn the diptych canvases. The symbolism is clear – a playful nod to the idiom "when pigs fly," challenging perceptions and inviting viewers to embrace the unexpected.
Sanderman's commitment to realism is evident in every aspect of the artwork. From the subtle texture of the piglet's fur to the intricate detailing of the bronze acorns and the dynamic movement of the red string, each element contributes to the overall sense of whimsy and wonder.
The color scheme of "WHEN PIGS FLY" is purposefully restrained to black, white, and red, enhancing the visual impact of the composition while imbuing it with a sense of clarity and focus.
Signed by the artist, this enchanting artwork is ready to be displayed and cherished. Whether showcased in a gallery setting or adorning the walls of a private collection, "WHEN PIGS FLY" is sure to spark joy and ignite the imagination wherever it is encountered.
For those interested in acquiring this remarkable piece, "WHEN PIGS FLY" is currently available for purchase at Signet Contemporary Art, Chelsea, as well as online. Don't miss the opportunity to bring home this delightful blend of sculpture and painting from one of today's most talented artists.
Artist biography:
Painter/sculptor Henk Jan Sanderman (1975), born in the Netherlands, currently lives and works in a small town in the middle of Holland. In his studio he renders oil paintings, as well as casting sculptures in porcelain and bronze. The artist’s work defines itself as humorous realism, conveying objects and various subject matter in great detail against a black and white background. In the same hyper-realistic style as his paintings, Henk Jan creates sculptures and wall artwork imbued with impressive life-like accuracy.
His main focus is humorous hyperrealism painting where he sets his subject matter against a white or black background, allowing more space for interaction whilst demonstrating and emphasising intense attention to detail. The artist’s works have an endearing ambience, influenced with their light-hearted aspects. Current works demonstrative innovative merging of the canvas and sculpture, providing a contemporary body of installations.
His works has been featured at Palet magazine, Atelier magazine, Coda museum, Stadsmuseum Harderwijk and museum De Fundatie.
In 2014 Henk Jan participated in the television program "Sterren op het Doek" and created a portrait of Seth Gaaikema. In 2015, he was asked to return for the final season of "Sterren op het Doek", due to being one of the best artists of the past nine seasons.
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- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU468316301612
Henk Jan Sanderman
Henk Jan Sanderman is a painter from the Netherlands. After 12 years of marketing experience in a commercial environment, Sanderman changed courses and began teaching and practicing painting full time. His ideal combination of social interaction and creation, a true Master Painter. Portraits of Sanderman were already on display in Palet magazine, Atelier magazine, Coda Museum, Stadsmuseum Harderwijk and Museum De Fundatie. In 2014, Sanderman was a participant in the television program Sterren op het Doek and made a portrait of Seth Gaaikema. In 2015, he was asked for the final season of Sterren op het Doek with Omroep MAX returning the best artists of the past nine seasons. Sanderman was allowed to make a portrait of Ria Bremer, and she eventually chose the portrait painting that Sanderman had made. After the experience he gained in making portrait paintings in the master of very realistic painting, he focused on making something close to his heart, humorous work. Sanderman’s work is Humorous Hyperrealism, in which he sets out his objects in great detail against a black and white background.
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