Auteur: LACE Ruig artist

  • The Back of a Painting: What Does It Tell You?

    The Back of a Painting: What Does It Tell You?

    Last week, I visited the Boijmans Van Beuningen Depot, and wow, what an experience! The depot is not just a storage space; it’s a working building where you can see how the collection is maintained, restored, and presented. And let me tell you, it was truly special to be able to admire the museum’s masterpieces…

  • Artist interview

    Artist interview

    In December 2024, I was interviewed for ATM, an art magazine that focuses on the art world and creatives. Therefore, the interview was a great opportunity. To share more about my work, where I draw my inspiration from, and how I view contemporary art. Moreover, it was inspiring to have the chance to share my…

  • A dreamy perspective

    A dreamy perspective

    Atelierview — artcollections A raw and energetic art process inspired by the wild regions of Iceland. And my dreamy perspective on the seemingly tiny houses in the vast Icelandic landscapes. MIXEDMEDIA | EVENING VIEW | 2024 | 100 x 70 CM | ARTSERIES: ICELANDIC HOUSES MIXEDMEDIA ROUGHNESS Rugged areas A raw and energetic art process…

  • What’s in a name?

    What’s in a name?

    Art is my luxury life! Art and luxury fair What’s in a name:-) Art it is! Making my art is my luxury life! Join the feeling at Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin Noordwijk The Netherlands. I will exhibit with a special art exhibition. From February 8 to 9, 2025, Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin, Noordwijk…

  • A little information about publication

    A little information about publication

    Discover how my artwork has found a special place in a luxury art book. An adventurous experience that reflects my love for inspirational coffee table books. All the details are below.

  • A brief anthology about my artwork. My sources, my dark side & alter egos.

    A brief anthology about my artwork. My sources, my dark side & alter egos.

    In the picture: last night I was a guest at Nick Duindam Podium Bollenstreek. A program about artists and their stories from Omroep Bo. An anthology about my work. Who and what are my sources of inspiration? I talk about my memories and stories that are connected to my work. (For non-Dutch natives: It will be…

  • A Painting as a Philosophical Mirror: Illustration for Article

    A Painting as a Philosophical Mirror: Illustration for Article

    On the website Ruimte voor woorden, a place where stories and insights converge, a painting in progress was recently used as an illustration. For a philosophical article by writer Karin Melis. This online space serves as a source of reflection and exchange, where stories are not just brief tales, but expansive paths of thought and contemplation.…

  • Boat full of art, dogs, and family

    Boat full of art, dogs, and family

    (Subtitle: Wine, BBQ, and art) First, gathering work for an atelierview and photo shoot was my task. The artworks were carefully packed and placed in the boat. However, the question arose: should the dog be included or not? Our dogs always want to join in! Meanwhile, the photographer dives into her gear in the small…

  • SOFT & CALM MEMORY

    SOFT & CALM MEMORY

    OILPAINTING ON CANVAS | SOFT ICELANDIC | 2024- x – X- CM – | ARTSERIES: ICELANDIC HOUSES A BIG ONE! An honor to catch them in oilpaint. Soft and calm Icelandic memories in oilpaint. This large work is part of the Icelandic Houses series. The overwhelming insignificance I feel in the vast nature of Iceland…

  • The liberation; a good story

    The liberation; a good story

    A good story. “The Liberation” is a 2024 artwork and part of the “Keepers” art series. It was created in oil paint, based on a sketch from a distant sketch-memory. These sketches had been lying in my drawing drawer for years, and, notably, the anthropomorphic figure “Hare” was still intimately connected to “Woman” in them. But what does…

  • GALlERY VIEW

    GALlERY VIEW

    Autumn 2024 exhibition in Galerie Twintig Hillegom The Netherlands Mixedmedia artwork Blue Deux is just been added to the collection of Gallery Twintig Hillegom. Hoofdstraat 128 te Hillegom The Netherlands- 06-37290123 sharing vision The transition from the studio to the gallery is a profound and meaningful process for every artist. The moment I select my…

  • EARTHY LAYERED

    EARTHY LAYERED

    BLUE DEUX MIXEDMEDIA I don’t create a lot of abstract artwork, but this piece is one of my favorites, showcasing earthy layered textures and structures. These textures and mixed media form the foundation of my ‘It’s Nature’ series, which prominently features the anthropomorphic creature ‘Deer’. Moreover, this series combines natural elements with symbolic storytelling, blending…