Dorus Brekelmans

Dorus Brekelmans’ vivid, synoptical paintings reveal this artist’s graphic background. He builds his work up according to carefully chosen rhythms and considers the compositions very carefully. The unusually proportioned human figures come across as affable and seem to attain certain equilibrium. Their big hands, full arms and attendant posture confirm their existence. A ‘space scout’, a man in a rubber ring or a man looking intriguingly at a bird sitting on his finger; they all seem to be absorbed in the moment. Because the background is painted with set patterns and monochrome areas, the brightly coloured accents of, for instance, the clothing on the human figures or the little bird really stand out. Without wanting to convey a deeper meaning, the artist says that he wants to ‘depict a short story’. The lack of concern emitted from these stories is confirmed with a simple, clear and convincing use of colour.



Education: Karel de Grote – College of Fine and Audiovisual Arts, Antwerp, Belgium