Abstract yellow, 1994
€525
- Jac Gijzen (1956)
- Oil on canvas
- Signed verso
- 45 x 45 cm
- Framed
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This painting bursts with warmth and energy. Thick, textured swirls of yellow dominate the canvas, creating a dense, almost sculptural surface. The brushstrokes—or rather, palette knife strokes—move in sweeping, curved motions, overlapping like petals or flames frozen mid-dance. Hints of orange and earthy brown peek through the yellow, adding depth and richness, as if the painting is glowing from within.
The artist has used a heavy impasto technique, where the paint stands proudly off the canvas. This tactile quality invites not just visual attention, but almost physical engagement—it feels like you could reach out and touch the rhythm of the strokes. There’s no clear subject, no defined form, yet the whole piece pulses with movement and emotion.
It’s a celebration of pure abstraction, where color and texture take center stage. The golden hues evoke sunlight, joy, and intensity, while the layered composition creates a sense of depth and complexity. It’s both raw and refined—a powerful, radiant field of expression.
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.
