Abstract blue, 1996€425
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Abstract blue, 1996
€425
- Jac Gijzen (1956)
- Oil on canvas
- Signed verso
- 34.5 x 34.5 cm
- Framed
Available!
This abstract painting by Jac Gijzen features a bold, expressive composition dominated by a large, sweeping form in vivid cobalt and ultramarine blue. The brushstrokes are thick and gestural, creating a sense of motion and energy, almost like a wave or a piece of fabric caught mid-swirling.
The background is a moody dark gray, nearly black, which provides dramatic contrast and allows the blue to pop vibrantly from the canvas. Accents of deep red around the edges add tension and visual interest, enhancing the painting’s emotional depth.
Gijzen’s technique emphasizes texture, with heavy impasto application that gives the surface a tactile, almost sculptural quality. The abstract shape can be interpreted in many ways—organic, aquatic, or even celestial—inviting viewers to bring their own meaning to the piece. The work is a striking example of color-driven abstraction, where movement, contrast, and form evoke an emotional rather than literal response.
Jac Gijzen (born June 8, 1956, in Oudenbosch, the Netherlands) is a Dutch contemporary artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures. His work often features bold use of color and rich, tactile textures, achieved through thick layers of oil paint. His paintings are typically built up in multiple layers, allowing the understructure to subtly shine through and creating a dynamic surface.
In addition to his paintings, Gijzen has also created sculptures, most notably Ouverture (1987), a robust, geometric steel artwork installed in Bavel. This piece reflects the spirit of public art in the 1980s—durable, symbolic, and engaging with both architecture and nature.
Gijzen was included in the publication Honderd jonge Nederlandsche schilders in 1993, highlighting promising Dutch painters. His work has been shown in various exhibitions, including In the Light of Silence, and is part of several public and private collections, including the Noordbrabants Museum.