Human Language and Imagery: The Hallmarks of Mat van der Heijden’s Work
Mat van der Heijden (1964) seamlessly weaves together text and image in his creations. Known for his unique blend of recognizable figures and geometric patterns, he also incorporates letters and words in seemingly arbitrary fashion across his drawings and paintings. Take a moment to delve deeper into his visual language and you will uncover the idiosyncratic way in which he unravels the world around him in layers, and translates it using a diverse array of materials. Once challenged, these layers coalesce, impressing with their unconventional use of materials, and his language blossoms into poetic reflections.
Despite working in series, the artist continuously embraces the opportunity to experiment with different images and materials, ensuring that his work never ceases to surprise. His perspective on the world is also captured in his weekly blog named “Bits”. For over three years now, the renowned arts and culture magazine “Zuiderlucht” has published “Bits” in its monthly issue.
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Great article! I’ll definitely come back for more posts like this.
Thanks for making this easy to understand even without a background in it.
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