Frank Hoen

Ever since 2003, Frank has exposed his work through several exhibitions in and around Amsterdam. The centre key of his portraits lies with women, who he paints in his own unique style.

In an interview he once said:"¨Â´I think woman are beautiful, woman are therefore the main object in my paintings. Women have something magical, pure and fragile, whereas they can be very powerful at the same time.

Painting is my way of expressing in pictures and colors this love for women. For me, a woman's face is the most important part of her body. A face can express all different kind of emotions and moods. In a way, every face consists of a thousand more faces.

I don't paint every single day, but when I do, it is always with passion and commitment. My work has a pinch of punk, mixed with pop art and a dash of erotic minimalism. The shape, the look, the posture and the brushstrokes are very dynamic. Often with a big dose of Huzun wich is Turkish for a melancholic longing for the past.

All that aside, I simply feel that what I create has to be something I find beautiful. Idon't think art always needs an explanation or a message. The strength of an images lies in the fact that it appeals to whomever, for whatever reason."