Tag: Artist
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Artist interview
In December 2024, I was interviewed for ATM, an art magazine that focuses on the art world and creatives. The interview was a great opportunity to share more about my work, where I draw my inspiration from, and how I view contemporary art. It was inspiring to have the chance to share my thoughts with…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What?!
What?! Magic realism oilpainting by LACE Ruigrok Anthropomorphic artwork that is part of a specific series. New painting made with old sketches from my sketchbook as a source. “What!” is a expressive oilpanting and born seven years after I made the sketches. I took my sketchbook and it was time to explore the little figures…
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When I catch you
These figures are part of my stories and represent mine archetypes. Every story has its own feeling and was born out of intuition. This oilpainting is one of a series.
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The magic of old sketches
The Magic of Old Sketches There is something magical about old sketches; they capture a moment of inspiration and stories that now, years later, come to life. During an uncertain moment in my art class, I began using old sketches as the basis for new oil paintings. These paintings are a fusion of past and…
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The grandeur of the small in art
The grandeur of the small in art: Celebrating tiny wonders Discover Piggy in vibrant oil paintings This series of oil paintings spotlights Piggy, a small plastic toy animal from Leiden. Once overlooked, Piggy now shines brightly in this collection, capturing the charm and significance of small wonders. Inspiration from Leiden A walk through Leiden’s scenic…
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Flow waterdrop
Flow Painting LACE Ruigrok Netherlands Painting, Oil on Canvas Size: 19.7 W x 19.7 H x 0.8 D in