Hilma Koelman

My paintings are reflections, single thoughts, moods, and conversations on canvas. A dance between colors, with movement and energy.

ARTIST STATEMENT
The start of a new painting is always a very exciting moment for me. The blank canvas is waiting for my ideas and decisions about where to start and what to paint.
My influences and inspirations are found everywhere in the daily life around me, in large part from the beauty of nature and by an emotional connection to the ocean.
I’m an artist, painting in an abstract expressionist style. I enjoy the freedom to express my feelings and emotions and working intuitively. Listening to music and making meditative strolls along the shore are ways to get in contact with my subconscious before I can let flow the energy.
The whole process during the making of the painting is a very challenging one with all kind of emotions. I build up, destroy, erase, and paint over until I’m satisfied and energetic surfaces appear that are rich with texture and emotion.

Acrylic is my main medium, but I also love to work with oil and cold wax, a completely different technique and approach. I’m always learning and exploring new techniques that push me further with each new piece. As my life changes, so does ...

Novotel Miami, Dec. 2019 until July 2020
Floris Hotel, Curacao, Jan. 2020
Hilton Fort Lauderdale 2019
Solo or Two-Person Exhibition:
"Abstract Ecstasy", Tedd's ART Works, Wilton Manors, 2016
General Provision, Fort Lauderdale, 2016
cmYk Gallery, Miami, 2015
"Summer Fever" exhibition at Tedd's ART Works Gallery, Wilton Manors, 2015

Juried Group Exhibitions:
Rossetti Fine Art Gallery, Broward Basel 2015
"Art Bravo 2016", Art Serve
"Singing the Blues" Miami Mixer, Hosted by Decorative Crafts at Dcota, Dania, 2015
Brisky Gallery Miami, 2015
North of Modern Exhibition at Midpoint during Art Basel Miami 2014
"Out of the Blue" , Miami Mixer, Eleazar Delgado Studio Miami, 2014
"Art Bravo 2013", Art Serve, Fort Lauderdale, 2013
“Journey into the Soul” 2013, Art Fusion Galleries Miami Art District
"A Spring Affair" 2012, Art Fusion Galleries Miami Design District
“Art of Engagement” 2011, Art Fusion Galleries Miami Design District

Affiliations, awards or recognitions:
2ndPlace Abstract: Bold Brush competition, July 2021
Winner of the 1st Artslant 2018 "Abstract" Showcase Competition
Merit Award for the 9th Annual Abstract competition 2018, Light, Space & Time online Artgallery
Winner of the 2nd. 4th, 5t...