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Henk Jan SandermanPullin Puffins - original realism wildlife sculpture painting - contemporary Art2025
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This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Pullin Puffins" by Henk Jan Sanderman is a delightful and whimsical piece of surrealism that captivates with its playful concept and three-dimensional execution. The artwork features two separate canvases, one black and one white, each hosting a vividly painted porcelain puffin. These puffins are engaged in a tug-of-war, connected by a taut red string that stretches across the gap between the two canvases, symbolizing a lively and humorous struggle.
The puffin on the white canvas leans back, pulling the string with determination, while the puffin on the black canvas appears to be resisting, its body slightly tilted as it holds onto the other end. The contrast between the white and black backgrounds enhances the drama of the scene, highlighting the puffins’ bright beaks and feet, which are rendered with striking precision. The smooth, polished surfaces of the porcelain puffins add a tactile quality to the piece, inviting viewers to appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship.
Sanderman’s work blurs the line between painting and sculpture, creating an engaging visual narrative that is both surreal and endearing. The simplicity of the composition, combined with the dynamic interaction between the puffins, makes "Pullin Puffins" a charming exploration of balance, opposition, and playfulness. This limited edition of 8 invites art lovers to experience a unique blend of humor and artistry that is sure to bring a smile to anyone who views it.
Available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and online, allowing you to bring this delightful and imaginative piece into your own collection.
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: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU468316301742
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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