'port louis street scene' Painting

1949 Nijkerk, The Netherlands) Works from Johannesburg, South Africa under nom de paintre Jan Aalt.Born in Nijkerk, a small provincial town in The Netherlands.Left school and Nijkerk for the Merchant Navy at the age of 15 and the Dutch Royal Navy 3 years later to travel the world and study at the University of Life.Did a one-season evening course fine arts at the Rietveld Akademie in Amsterdam and has had exhibitions in The Netherlands, Germany and South Africa. Most of the work is done in commission. His art is not intended to be shocking/world-improving as he believes that the modern media are much better suited to achieve that kind of impact. He applies his art first of all as a trade, as evidenced in his detailed - realistic style.Depending on his moods caused by day-to day experiences, tries to show the viewer either the beauty or the challenges that are facing this beautiful country still called South Africa. www.janaalt.com