Geert Maas
Artist Statement:
I work at various levels of abstraction, but retain something figurative. I strive toward monumentality through contrasting proportions and harmonious composition in colour and shape. Angular planes counterbalance rounded forms. My work must achieve balance and be emotionally evocative and technically sound. I want my art to survive so I choose durable materials and timeless subject matter. I often employ the human form to create universally simplified images. Many of my pieces examine fundamental social questions and reflect my fascination with the human condition. One consistent quality in my art is constant diversity.
Education:
1975 Applied Art Teaching Diploma, KijDUIN Academie, The Hague
1970 Drawing/ Painting Teaching Diploma, KijDUIN Academie, The Hague
1967-1969 VRijE Academie, The Hague, The Netherlands
Solo Exhibitions:
Since 1967, Geert Maas' art has been shown in New York, London and Paris. He has had well over 100 prestigious exhibitions in over one dozen countries.
Collections/Commissions:
Maas is represented in prestigious public, corporate and private collections in 30 countries. He has public art in the cities of The Hague, The Netherlands; Kasugai, Japan; Vancouver, BC; & Kamloops, Kelowna, Canada. His work is featured in museums in Germany, Poland and The Netherlands, also at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Vancouver; The British Columbia Museums Association; Theatre BC, British Columbia; CP Hotels; KPMG; Etcetera.
email: gallery@cansculpt.org
website: http://www.geertmaas.org
Media: Bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, stoneware, woo
SSC Member Since: 1984
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