Geesien Postema

Artist Statement:

Artist statement

My paintings come from a fascination for landcape and nature in general. It is all around us, with it's beauty and growth everywhere and I love to recreate my own interpretation of this using unique, organic abstract forms.

Through my art I want to take the viewer on a journey to a place of peace, rest and away from the daily life, like an escape to a garden where the viewer can relax and be happy.

Through my use of different color palettes I want to evoke instinctive positive feelings for the viewer, to feel that personal connection with the artwork.

Painting gives me so much pleasure and I ultimately hope that the viewers can also find a sense of personal beauty through my art that conveys to their own happiness.

Video's of my artwork can be found on my youtube channel called Art by Geesien Postema.

Education:

1987 - 1988 Art academy Vredeman de Vries Leeuwarden
2008 -2013 Nieuwe Akademie art school Utrecht

Exhibitions:

I have exhibited in public places, art fairs, art events and exhibitions, juried and non-juried.
Detailed information is to be found on my website: www.geesienpostema.nl
 

Artistic Influences:

During art school I have studied Per Kirkeby, Claude Monet and Janaina 't Schape. I have been influenced by their work.