Soon, I can drop my pants upright

The acrylic paint I use is the best! Colorfast, washing machine proof!

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New painting - Quantum Entanglement

In 2 weeks ARTISHOX Art Gallery opens its doors in Hasselt - Belgium.

My art will be represented next to art of Alexandra Drenth, Lex Tintel, Karin van de Walle, Raf Veulemans, Christian Piron and Ben Wouters.

Today I finished a painting for the opening show:
Quantum Entanglement, 120x120 cm.

I made the composition for this painting accompanied by the powerful music of the Prodigy - Fat of the land - especially Firestarter gave me a boost (as always)! A lot more music was necessary to complete the painting. No painting without music!

Check www.artishox.com for more info about the gallery.

NO ART - BUT AN ART TO ACHIEVE!!!

Like the title already says: no art.

But... in order to be able to enjoy art (and other human pleasure) watch this video and become aware!!

Next: do something with it!

CHANGE!

http://www.storyofstuff.com/international/

It's in English, but you can choose your subtitle!

No... it's not yet skirt day :)

(or like we say in Dutch: Rokjesdag...;-))

I like to paint on canvas or on walls, but it's also fun to paint on other stuff.
Like a skirt, or an apron with enough pockets so you don't need a bag for your cell phone and wallet.
Why not wear original (only 1 piece) art?
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Who's talking about humanity?

It's all about HUGE egos... the violence in the Middle-East.
The egos of the leaders who have it all... want it all..... and more.
At this very moment people in Libya are slaughtered because they protest against the rigid regime. Who's talking about humanity? This is disgusting. May the force be with the people...

Every day I dive into my own small world, trying to make it as nice, good and positive as I can. I focus on my beloved ones, my friends, the ones I care about, the ones who are important in my life or to whom I can make the difference.
And I focus on my work, of course. But I can not shut my eyes for what is happening in the world. Even with my eyes closed I can feel the unrest, the pain, the injustice.
It makes me feel so powerless, so sad. I don't want to succumb to that feeling. If I do, nothing is worthwhile living for anymore. We have to take responsibility for our own lives.
I keep on searching for the bright sides of life, and trying to create them myself as well. But then again, I wake up next morning and get confronted with the violence, injustice etc.. in this time for example the Middle-East.. and next I can't stop wondering why people do this to each other. Of course... I appreciate even more the peacefull evironment and luxury we live in, but it just is not fair!
What a strange, incomprehensible world we live in.

REPLAY OF INTERVIEW ANTANAS MOCKUS

For those who read one of the previous blogposts:

http://estherbarend.blogspot.com/2010/12/principles-and-questioning.html

and those who are interested:

The replay of the interview Raoul Heertje had with genious and hero Antanas Mockus will be broadcasted next Sunday, Feb 20, on Dutch television, Ned. 2, 23.38 hours.

It's in English, with Dutch subtitles.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!

This man is one of a kind.

He brings hope for a better world and realized the impossible!

And the interviewer shows deep respect!!!

AWESOME!

My art at Galerie Oocker

As from today several of my paintings can be seen at Galerie Oocker in Heusden aan de Maas, The Netherlands
I feel honored that Galerie Oocker has asked me to do a try out with my paintings in their gallery.
Oocker is a beautiful space filled with high quality art, and one of my favourites: Dirk de Keyzer.
Heusden aan de Maas is a beautiful small old fortified city in the middle of the Netherlands, with about 10 art galleries.
So if you'd like to have a wonderful day out, it's worth a visit.
Take a look at www.oocker.com for their artists, opening hours etc...

Next show - March 3 until 8, 2011 in NEW YORK!!

Impression solo show in Paris

Impression of my solo exhibition at Galerie Tatiana Tournemine in Paris, which ended last weekend.
Galerie Tatiana Tournemine is situated in the beautiful 8th district of Paris, just across the Presidential workshop of Sarkozy.
Rue du Faubourg St.-Honoré is filled with high quality galleries and luxurious shops like Prada and Moschino etc...
I'm very happy to be able to work with this gallery, which also has an affiliate in La Baule, in Normandie, France.
My collaboration with them has been succesful up til now and there's more to come.
It was very nice to meet friends and people who are interested in my art and hear what my art does/means to them.
This is the necessary fuel I need to keep going on! Thank you!!!

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