Wessel Huisman

WESSEL HUISMAN (Breda, Netherlands, 1954).
"Urban sculpture II", 2008.
Acrylic on canvas.
Signed on the lower right.
Provenance: Peter van Os Collection, The Netherlands.
Measurements: 80 x 120 cm.

The painting "City Sculpture II" is set in Saigon, Vietnam, and shows Huisman's fascination with the rhythm of urban life and the essence of light. His layering of acrylic paint and refined tonal modulations make the cityscape at once recognizable and abstract, evoking the pulse of Saigon and opening up a space for contemplation. The strong architectural elements are softened by an atmospheric play of light, making the work both dynamic and meditative. This balance between geometry and poetry is a hallmark of Huisman's work.

Wessel Huisman combines his background in history and art in an extraordinary way. After graduating from Radboud University with a degree in Economic and Social History, he graduated from the Arnhem Art Academy in 1984, the same year he became director of the academy, a position he held until 2006. Since then, he has devoted himself entirely to painting. His work is based on the long Dutch tradition of light and space, reminiscent of masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh, but with a modern and personal approach. Huisman is internationally recognized for his precision, clarity and mastery of light. He has exhibited worldwide, including Florence, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and was a finalist for awards such as Artist of the Year and the "Lorenzo Il Magnifico" prize at the Florence Biennale.