Origin and meaning
Influences: from Cobra to Latin America
Okay, hold on, because we're going to dive into the world of Clemens Briels in a way you haven't experienced before!
Forget those boring, dry biographies. We are talking here about Clemens Briels, born in ’46, but with an energy that would make a twenty-something blush! This Dutch art tornado is the maestro behind "Antipodism". Sounds exotic? It is! It is his own unique sauce, an explosion of creativity that ignores all the rules.
Imagine: Briels is like an explorer of the soul, who conjures up images from worlds known only to him and transforms them into pure magic. His work? That's a head-on Clash of contrasts, but one that leaves you with a giant smile. It's one big, colorful party, a shot of optimism straight into your veins! Think of the most sizzling, vibrant colors you've ever seen, as if he caught the sun and spilled it on his canvases. The Latin American vibes? You feel them, You Dance them, you sing them! And perspective? Ah, that's for textbooks; Briels creates his own reality, playful and full of surprises.
And do not think that he is limited to one thing. Oh no! This man is a creative centipede: he paints as if his life depends on it, sculpts sculptures that grab you by the throat, blows glass to life as if it were breathing, and even designs furniture that you tell you to. His studio must be some kind of Narnia!
His talent? That knows no bounds. From the chic galleries in Europe and the States, to the sun-drenched Caribbean, the mysterious Middle East, bustling Singapore – everywhere they fall like a block for his work. And yes, even a museum exhibition in Shanghai in 2008, * excusez du peu*! Giants like Ford, Philips and KLM? They lined up to let their brand shine with a touch of Briels power. If that's not proof of its impact!
And the icing on the cake? In 2002, they crowned him Official Artist Of The Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. That iconic poster that went around the world? *His work, baby!* But behind that world-famous artist is also a man with a heart of gold. Clemens is only too happy to share his success. His artworks regularly go under the hammer for charity, both here in the Netherlands and far beyond, and cause serious problems for those who need it.
So, if you are looking for art that shakes you up, that inspires you, that makes every day a little sunnier – then Clemens Briels is your man. His work is not just decoration; it is a statement, a philosophy of life, a daily dose of pure, uncut joie de vivre! A Briels in the House? That's an injection of passion and color you don't want to miss. Grab your chance to own a piece of this magic!
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