GIJS VAN LITH: 2010

7.12.10

Kill your darlings

The statement "Kill your darlings," is one of my biggest stimulation and inspiration.

I think this is a fascinating theme because it reflects both on a tremendous tribute and to (and acknowledgement of) art historical conventions, as well as on the urge and the bold courage to continue and explore. In this process I rely most on my instinct as a painter. It’s a well considered way of working, I leave a lot to a somewhat controlled serendipity. First I start with a clear image in my head, but the painting never reaches this image. During the working process the painting asks for different actions and solutions. So the outcome is never what I imagined it to be.

A New Beginning is all it's about the journey one takes as a painter. That moment when you embark on a new adventure as you start on a new painting, a moment full of potential, desire and most of all inspiring hope. That’s why I try to bring the painting back to that moment, to a second beginning of that process, a fresh start.

For more of my work you can also check out my website www.gijsvanlith.nl

Kill your darlings: A new beginning (200cm x 160cm)

(Photo: Peter Cox)

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5.11.10

Structural Rules

This is a selection of works from my latest serie called Structural rules. In this serie of works I'm building image from the leftovers and consequences of painterly actions and reactions.

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Structural rules no. 1 (140 cm x 200 cm) 2010

oil, alkyd, acrylic, spray paint, duct-tape, rope on canvas

Structural rules no. 2 (140 cm x 200 cm) 2010

oil, alkyd, acrylic paint, duct-tape on canvas

Structural rules no. 3 (200 cm x 150 cm) 2010

oil, alkyd, acrylic, spray paint, duct-tape on canvas

Structural rules no. 10 (150 cm x 180 cm) 2010

oil, alkyd, acrylic paint, duct-tape on canvas

Structural rules no. 14 (200 cm x 140 cm) 2010

oil, alkyd, acrylic, spray paint, duct-tape on canvas

26.10.10

Nominated for the Royal Awards for Painting 2010

The entrance of Royal palace in Amsterdam.

The Nominated work: Rockin' in the second dimension 2010 - Mixed medium on canvas 200 cm x 200 cm

Art fair: Preview Berlin

I had a duo-exhibition on art fair Preview Berlin. My work was shown together with the work of Yvonne Lacet. We were represented by Galerie Bart.

For more of my work you can also go to my website www.gijsvanlith.nl

And for more information about Preview Berlin, click here.

4.10.10

New work

My studio in it's current state

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Structural rules: No. 5 (60 cm x 50 cm) 2010

Oil, Acrylic, Spraypaint on canvas

Structural rules: No. 6 (50 cm x 60 cm) 2010

Oil, Acrylic, Spraypaint on canvas

Structural rules: No. 7 (80 cm x 60 cm) 2010

Oil, Acrylic, Spraypaint on canvas

Structural rules: No. 9 (80 cm x 120 cm) 2010

Oil, Alkyd, Acrylic, Spraypaint on canvas

27.7.10

My Studio: A mess in progress

I'm currently working on a serie of works, work title: "Structural rules".

For more of my work you can also check out my website www.gijsvanlith.nl

Structural rules: No. 4 (50 cm x 70 cm) 2010

Oil, Alkyd, Acrylic paint, Duct tape on canvas

Structural rules: No. 2 (140 cm x 200 cm) 2010

Oil, Alkyd, Acrylic paint, Duct tape on canvas

Structural rules: No. 3 (200 cm x 150 cm) 2010

Oil, Alkyd, Acrylic, Spraypaint Duct tape on canvas

Structural rules: No. 8 (140 cm x 200 cm) 2010

Oil, Alkyd, Acrylic, Spraypaint on canvas

31.5.10

Art Amsterdam

My solo-exhibition in the Rai,at Art Amsterdam 2010
For more of my work you can also check out my website, www.gijsvanlith.nl

Rockin' in the second dimension
200 x 200 cm (280 x 280 cm) 2010

Homage to the flat surface
140 x 300 cm 2010

19.5.10

My new Book

This is the cover of my first book. You already see a piece of a poster that's wrapped around. You can take it off and hang it above your bed, if you like.
It's going to be released on the 27th of May, at 16:00h at Art Amsterdam 2010. I want to thank the Thieme group for giving me this oppertunity.

Also check out my new and improved website www.gijsvanlith.nl