Robert Van De Graaf

ARTIST STATEMENT:

Robert van de Graaf (b. 1983, the Netherlands) is interested in the connections and relations between the mystical in this world, in all its manifestations (the sea, the sky, nature, human built environments, light and darkness), and the sense and the dimension of the spiritual world and our soul.
In his exploration he is seeking the mystical hidden in this world which he translates into metaphorical paintings. The works express a complex interplay of visual impressions combined with emotional and spiritual reflection. Each piece gives substance to his ongoing personal journey to seek meaning in life.

With his work Van de Graaf questions human destiny and how we as human beings can develop ourselves and grow on a spiritual level. He wishes his artworks to stimulate an opening towards personal deepening, both for himself and the viewer. The artworks aim to elicit a gaze back at the viewer, a reflection of feelings, crossing the line from observation to introspection.

Van de Graaf draws his inspiration from religious and spiritual stories, mythology, mystical places and the philosophy of life. He transforms his inspiration into contemporary interpretations while richly referring to artists through all times of a...

Master of Science in Architecture (2009)
Technical University Delft, The Netherlands

Internships in Architecture, New York City (New York, United States), 2006 - 2007

Private painting and drawing education by the Dutch Artist, Erica Meyster 1998 - 2001

2023 1 April - 1 September
Contemporary Art Collectors & Contemporary Art Curator Magazine, ‘Exhibition Planet Future’, Group-exhibition, online exhibition, www.collectorsartprize.com

2023 11 March - 1 July
Solo-exhibition, Salon des Arts, Maastricht, the Netherlands, The exhibition will be opened on 11 March (14:00 - 18:00) by Ad Himmelreich, former conservator of the Bonnefanten Museum, Maastricht, the Netherlands. The publication, written by Ad Himmelreich, about the artist and his work has been presented on the opening.

2023 1 February - 31 December
Contemporary Art Collectors, ‘Emerging Artist Programme 2023’, Online artists catalogue
www.contemporary-art-collectors.com

2022 1 November - 1 February 2023
Contemporary Art Curator Magazine, ‘The Face of the Peace’, Group-exhibition, virtual exhibition, www.contemporaryartcuratormagazine.com

2022 14 September - 14 December
Contemporary Art Collectors, 'Fabricated Realities’, Group-exhibition, virtual art exhibition
www.contemporary-art-collectors.com/virtualartexhibition

2022 10 August - 10 September
London Paint Club, ‘Tendencies in Painting’, Group-exhibition, online viewing room,
www.londonpaintclub.com/2022/08/10/tendencies-in-painting/

2022
Private Studio Exhibitions, ...