ABOUT
Maarten van den Bos (b.1982, Holland) is a London based artist. In 2012 he graduated from Chelsea College of Art with a MA (Hons) in Fine Art. His works have been shown at the Institute of Contemporary Art, London; Saatchi Gallery, London; Oriel Davies Gallery, Wales; Spike Island, Bristol; Appels Gallery, Amsterdam; Ron Mandos Gallery, Amsterdam; A.P.T Gallery, London and House of the Nobleman, London amongst others. His works were part of the 2013 Bloomberg New Contemporaries and has been published within Emergent Magazine; The Independent; Nom de Strip and has appeared on various websites including Winsor and Newton, Art Lyst and Galleries Now. Van den Bos’ works are part of the Soho House collection in Barcelona, Spain and part of various private collections in the UK and abroad.
He lives and works in London (UK).
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AMONGST THE TREES, INSIDE MY DREAMS
In a new series of conjunctive paintings, Amongst the trees, Inside my dreams, Maarten van den Bos navigates the interplay between the human anatomy and the botanical world, using an extensive archive of found images he has procured over the last decade. He uses these images as a starting point for his works; the painting process then becomes an act of continuous discovery.
Intertwined with stories of seeking solace in nature as a child in Holland, alongside recent memories of a recent family visit to the warm landscape of Kenya, the works serve as a visual diary. Imbued with impressions of landscapes and encounters with those close to the artist, a hand akin to a flower, a stem reminiscent of an arm, legs hidden amongst foliage and mud. Reflected in the vivid hues - greens, oranges and blues - the gestural marks made across each painting, create a poetic tapestry of organic materialities and forms. Each stroke is a notation, offering a visceral exploration of intimacy, connection, and the passing of time.