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Sasja Wagenaar Art

Dutch, b. 1959

Viewing the large-scale still-life paintings by Dutch artist Sasja Wagenaar is rewarding on two fronts. From afar, delicate flowers and blossoming branches laid across Chinese ceramics appear completely realistic. Then, as one approaches, playful shadows and ethereal reflections reveal the brushstrokes of the works, transporting viewers to a calm, but otherworldly, place.

Wagenaar was born in 1959 in Noord-Scharwoude, the Netherlands. In 1985, she graduated from the Amsterdam University of the Arts. Her early painting practice included decorating children’s furniture with her sister and fellow artist, Annalinda Wagenaar. 

She now works out of a studio in the Spaarnwoude area in South Velsen. Her lush paintings employ traditional subjects for Dutch still lifes — a genre that flourished in the 17th century with paintings by the Old Masters — such as food, flowers and table settings. Yet she imbues the acrylic on canvas works with a contemporary perspective that elevates the quiet beauty of everyday moments. The rich contrasts of color and frequent use of fabric patterns or reflective surfaces as backgrounds further the paintings’ atmospheric tones. Frequently created on monumental scales, the works draw the viewer into their absorbing scenes. 

Complementing her visual artistry, Wagenaar is also a member of Wagenaar van Co, a small collective that also includes Dutch artists Annalinda Wagenaar and Jeroen Effernf. She has exhibited her work at art fairs in Europe and around the world, including Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam and Naarden The Art Fair. 

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Sasja Wagenaar’s paintings.

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Artist: Sasja Wagenaar
''Bowl with Gold'', Contemporary Still Life Painting with Porcelain Bowl
By Sasja Wagenaar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When you look at this painting "Bowl with Gold" by Dutch artist Sasja Wagenaar (1959) from a distance you see a perfectly painted image, but up close a generous paint streak is visib...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sasja Wagenaar Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

''Cherry Blossom'', Contemporary Still Life Painting with Porcelain and Blossom
By Sasja Wagenaar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When you look at this painting ''Cherry Blossom" by Dutch artist Sasja Wagenaar (1959) from a distance you see a perfectly painted image, but up close a generous paint streak is visi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sasja Wagenaar Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

''Step into the Light'', Contemporary Still Life Painting with Porcelain Bowls
By Sasja Wagenaar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When you look at this painting 'Step into the Light" by Dutch artist Sasja Wagenaar (1959) from a distance you see a perfectly painted image, but up close a generous paint streak is ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sasja Wagenaar Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

''Turquoise Vase'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting of Porcelain Vase
By Sasja Wagenaar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When you look at this painting "Turquoise Vase" by Dutch artist Sasja Wagenaar (1959) from a distance you see a perfectly painted image, but up close a generous paint streak is visib...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sasja Wagenaar Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Sprats" Dutch Still-Life Painting of Sprats, Fish
By Sasja Wagenaar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When you look at this painting "Sprats" by Dutch artist Sasja Wagenaar (1959) from a distance you see a perfectly painted image, but up close a flowing movement of the paint streaks is visible. Sasja Wagenaar has a unique way of applying shadow and light effects in her paintings. The strong reflection on the dark background is a reference to the camera obscura. This dark room was used since the 16th century by Old Masters (such as Vermeer, as is presumed) to create a detailed reflection of an object. Sasja Wagenaar is inspired by our classic masters from the seventeenth century, a flourishing period in Dutch painting. The century in which new continents, markets and arts were discovered. At that time in the Netherlands it was a real fad to collect chinoiserie. Originally porcelain, but also Dutch pottery, also known as Delft blue, inspired by Chinese and especially by Japanese bowls and vases. To quote Sasja Wagenaar: ‘Every platter, every bowl is already so much in itself. They were made with great care through hundreds of hands before they ended up here. Their character must be respected in composing the story that forms a still life. They are as alive as the blossom branches and I try to let them speak together. Slowly the image is created’. Although rooted in the 17th century Dutch tradition, her work shows her very own signature and is contemporary. As a true Modern Dutch Master...
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2010s Contemporary Sasja Wagenaar Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

''Bouquet of Roses'', Contemporary Still Life with Roses in a Orange Vase
By Sasja Wagenaar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When you look at this painting ''Bouquet of Roses'' by Dutch artist Sasja Wagenaar (1959) from a distance you see a perfectly painted image, but up close a generous paint streak is visible. She has a unique way of applying shadow and light effects in her paintings. Sasja Wagenaar is inspired by our classic masters from the seventeenth century, a flourishing period in Dutch painting. The century in which new continents, markets and arts were discovered. At that time in the Netherlands it was a real fad to collect chinoiserie. Originally porcelain, but also Dutch pottery, also known as Delft blue, inspired by Chinese and especially by Japanese bowls and vases. To quote Sasja Wagenaar: ‘Every platter, every bowl is already so much in itself. They were made with great care through hundreds of hands before they ended up here. Their character must be respected in composing the story that forms a still life. They are as alive as the blossom branches and I try to let them speak together. Slowly the image is created’. Although rooted in the 17th century Dutch tradition, her work shows her very own signature and is contemporary. As a true Modern Dutch Master...
Category

2010s Contemporary Sasja Wagenaar Art

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

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''Balance'', Contemporary Still Life Painting with Porcelain Bowls
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''Hydrangea'', Contemporary Still Life Painting Porcelain Bowl with Hydrangea
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''Stack with Gold'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting of Porcelain
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''Bowl with Blueberries'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting of Porcelain
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''Orange Plate'', Contemporary Still Life Painting of Porcelain Plate with Gold
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''Vase With Wavy Edge'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting Porcelain Vase
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''Vase With Orange Peacock'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting Porcelain
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''Black Vase with Gold Details'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting of Vase
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2010s Contemporary Sasja Wagenaar Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

''Japanese Porcelain with Blossom'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting
By Sasja Wagenaar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When you look at this painting "Japanese Porcelain with Blossom" by Dutch artist Sasja Wagenaar (1959) from a distance you see a perfectly painted image, but up close a generous pain...
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2010s Contemporary Sasja Wagenaar Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

''Japanese Porcelain'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting of Porcelain
By Sasja Wagenaar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When you look at this painting "Japanese Porcelain" by Dutch artist Sasja Wagenaar (1959) from a distance you see a perfectly painted image, but up close a generous paint streak is v...
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''Turquoise with Gold'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting of Porcelain
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''Light and Blue'', Dutch Contemporary Still Life Painting Embroidered Silk
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Sasja Wagenaar art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Sasja Wagenaar art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Sasja Wagenaar in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Sasja Wagenaar art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Keimpe van der Kooi, Heidi von Faber, and Flip Gaasendam. Sasja Wagenaar art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,250 and tops out at $9,000, while the average work can sell for $4,088.

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