Jan-Frits Obers

Dutch-Brazilian artist Jan-Frits Obers is a master of 'spontaneous realism,' a signature style that masterfully blends vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes to capture the psychological reality of his subjects. Born in the Netherlands in 1963, Obers honed his skills at the Atelier de Arte before his life took a transformative turn. In 1989, he immigrated to Brazil, where his European discipline fused with the passion and energy of his new home, leading to the development of his distinctive artistic voice. He has since garnered a dedicated following and regularly showcases his work in exhibitions and galleries. Obers's art intentionally resides in a unique space between hyperrealism and pure abstraction, where representational forms are fractured and reassembled to reveal an emotional truth. His work is a continuous exploration of everyday scenes and portraits, captured with raw emotion and authenticity. Beyond his creative pursuits, Obers is a successful entrepreneur, having founded and led a software company for over three decades. This unique duality—the mind of a visionary technologist and the soul of a passionate artist—informs a body of work that is both intellectually rigorous and profoundly expressive. Obers currently resides...

VWO Peelland College Deurne The Netherlands - Art

HEAO Eindhoven The Netherlands BS, Economy

Project Manager at Kick Design

INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITIONS;
2003
"Ser de Fibra” – Teatro Leão Formosa – Patos de Minas - MG
2008
“Pode é Poder” Espaço Cultura CEMIG – Patos de Minas - MG
“Debulhada Cor” Saguão UNIPAN – Patos de Minas - MG

2009
“Com o Passar do Tempo” – Pátio Central Shopping – Patos de Minas - MG
“Com o Passar do Tempo” Desenhos - Espaço Cultural CEMIG – Patos de Minas - MG
“Com o Passar do Tempo” Desenhos - Espaço Cultural COPASA – Patos de Minas –MG
“Oficina de Arte - Desenhos “Retratos”
2011
"Pátria Dúbia” – Saguão UNIPAN – Patos de Minas - MG com Participação de alguns trabalhos de seu filho Jan Obers de férias no Brasil
2012 “Entrelinhas” - Casa da Cultura de Uberlândia - M.G.- Galeria Geraldo Queiroz de 11/04/2012 até 18/05/2012.

COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS;
2007
“Maracujá” - – Patos de Minas /MG
Centro de Ciências, Letras e Artes - Patos de Minas /MG

2008
“Quando Setembro Chegar” – Em comemoração aos 25 Anos da UNART/ Teatro Leão Formosa - Patos de Minas –MG “ Milho” 50 Anos da FENAMILHO - Parque de Exposições de Patos de Minas / MG
"Oficina de Arte – Arte em Papel Reciclado" – Patos de Minas /MG
“A Mulher” – Espaço UNIPAN- Patos de Min...