Niels shoe meulman biography

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Calligraffiti [ edit ]. Unruly Gallery [ edit ]. Abstract vandalism [ edit ]. Further reading [ edit ]. External links [ edit ]. See also [ edit ]. References [ edit ]. Notes [ edit ]. Museum of Graffiti. Retrieved July 26, Retrieved June 17, I never went to art school, but did get educated in graphic techniques like lead letter press and screen printing.

WW: Who are your biggest influences; people, movements, styles you looked upon while establishing your visual language? I also enjoy watching the art market in all its extravagance. On a painting level, I love the organic strokes, graphic boldness and visualized freedom of abstract paintings by artists like Soulages, Twombly and Wool. Gutsy and sensitive at the same time.

And then there is the art of writing. Ancient Japanese and Chinese ink drawings, Arabic calligrams, and illuminated books from early medieval times. The good ones mastered their craft so well, that it shows an ease I find very appealing. Can you tell us more about your take on market-artist relations? Do you think that market influences artistic choices, especially of a younger generation of artists?

And now, in our networked society, this also goes for former elitist professions such as art dealer, publisher, stock broker, curator and gallerist. Game on! It took me a long time to take my painting seriously. Only at age 40 I started to value my own work. NSM: I try not to look too much at other peoples work. It can be a distraction. Recently I discovered the complete works of Hans Hartung.

Damn, there are so many similarities in our work, only he was born in and that can feel depressing. Then again, it also makes me feel part of something bigger, something that transcends time and gives me energy to continue along my own path. And some of the Calligraffiti Ambassadors who are featured on the Calligraffiti Facebook page, are amazing painters.

WW: When you talk about different influences on your work — from Western artists, Chinese and Arabic calligraphy, to medieval illuminated manuscripts. Instagram , opens in a new tab. Facebook , opens in a new tab.

Niels shoe meulman biography

Twitter , opens in a new tab. Send an email. Join the mailing list. De calligraffiti kist van Niels 'Shoe' Meulman. Niels 'Shoe' Meulman brengt met oost-indische inkt zijn teksten aan op de kist. Niels 'Shoe' Meulman. Log in. Search Search.