Bart Koolen

Hi,

You can often find me in my studio, where I work sitting or standing or watching from a distance contemplating. While driving, doing the dishes, in bed… I try to select what is useful in a maelstrom of concepts. The applications are certainly not limited by a two-dimensional fact. After 7 years at the academy in Leuven, the hunger for skilled self-reflection remains.

While painting I always try to freeze my view of the time in which we live, interspersed with elements of personal experiences.

With my predilection for large formats and bright colors, I count on a gut feeling that controls coincidence a bit. The writing of the brushwork plays a prominent role. Sometimes large gestures and if the mind permits with an eye for detail.

I am a painter who also works graphically. My designs are the result of an acquired visual language. With this artistic approach I distinguish with my graphic design in the existing advertising pulp.

Higher degree in painting arts
Graphic design
high school arts

Romaanse poort, Leuven
Juni 2018
Solo - In the context of EXPO LEUVEN

KUNSTROUTE Leuven participation 2018

CAFÉ ENTREPOT, artcenter OPEK, vaart Leuven
September – Oktober 2017
Solo

DE SCHUUR VAN A, Wilsele
30 April tot 7 mei 2017
The Quest of composing - Solo

Kemzeke, VERBEKE FOUNDATION
Mei 2015- Groupexpo
COLLAGE MINIMAL

BIBLIOTHEEK TWEEBRONNEN Leuven
November 2014- Groupexpo
VESALIUS, STUKKEN VAN MENSEN III

Abdij Vlierbeek, Winterkapel
Sept 2014 - Solo
DIMENSIONS

Brugge, Stadshallen
Mei, Juni 2014- Groupexpo
KUNSTSALON SANT

Zaal INFRAX Lubbeek
November 2012- Groupexpo
WEEKEND VAN DE LUBBEEKSE KUNSTENAAR

Publication BOOMERANG POSTCARDS ®
2006