Roland Aalbers

Space is something we experience rather than seeing it. Only if we change our point of view we create a complete image of where we are. Like scientists and artists have noticed in the past, space is thus connected with time. Sometimes space is also used as a mental metaphore: spatiality as a reflection of the inner psychological world.
The abstract paintings of Roland Aalbers explore the possibilities of spatiality in 2D. By means of abstraction, use of colour and the lack of a logical perspective, subtle suggested spatiality is disturbed. Light and shadow effects contribute to an alienated space and time experience.
The paintings often consist of simple geometrical shapes. One or two shapes can be the motive for a painting. Repetition, overlaps, symmetry and reflection create a cohesive composition. The use of colour is often rich in contrast and carefully put together. Complementary colours and intense accents interact with each other and with spatiality.
His musical education as classical pianist might not be visible at first sight, but it does play a role. The abstraction and the element of time of music are present in his paintings. The use of one or two motives for a com...

2011-2016 Nieuwe Akademie Utrecht (New Academy Utrecht) visual arts

1984-1992 Artez conservatorium classical piano

2020 - Psynapse Gallery, Rotterdam

2019 - Galerie Cultura, Ede
- Huis Kernhem, Ede
- Wageningen University Impulse


2018 - Different spaces#3, Amersfoort
- Pek, Ede
- Different spaces#2, Alkmaar
- ArToll, Bedburg-Hau

2017 - Van der Helstplein, Amsterdam
- Galery Mouski, Zwolle
- Art group k.LOS, Amsterdam
- Artist in Residency ArToll, Germany

2016 - Graduation Exhibition Loods 6, Amsterdam
- Platform Edese Kunstenaars, Ede