Edgar Jansen

Edgar Jansen started drawing and painting at an early age. Since his study at the State Academy of Fine Arts Edgar has lived in Amsterdam, Holland, where he works as a portrait painter

Edgars style is characterized by flowing lines, subtle colours and a certain casual directness. As a true impressionist, Edgar likes to work by direct observation on the spot.His portraiture is the result of modelling sessions. Much of his work is dedicated to capturing musicians and dancers during concerts, performances, rehearsals and jam sessions. By his loose way of drawing and painting, Edgar is able to suggest the freedom of movement and express the character of the music and dance. He finds his inspiration in different dance styles: ballet, modern dance, flamenco, tango, butoh, african and oriental dance, contact improvisation, hoola hoop, as well as in various music styles: world music, classical and popular music (pop, jazz). Other themes of his art include landscapes, nudes, flowers, animals (e.g. horses), homeless, cafs and interiors. Extensive touring throughout India resulted in numerous travel impressions. In Israel he sketched the Chassidic life. Other travels include France, USA, Canada and Indonesia (Bali).

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Education, Rijksakademie voor Beelden Kunsten, Amsterdam, Holland
Exhibitions: Museum Bronbeek, Royal Tropical Institute, Erasmus University, Loods 6, Portrait Shop, Conservatory Vienna, Centre de Developpement Choreographique, Toulouse.,