Jasper Oostland

This man would have to be one of my favourite artists of all time. I have taken it upon myself to educate you of his existance.


"The work of the young painter from Groningen (1976) always makes you at least smile but most of the time just laugh. By placing animals in a human-like context he developed a very own style: very precisely painted, well targeted cartoonesque presentations in bright colours full of witty detail. He puts forth a story in which the viewer can fill in the storyline for himself. There's no shortage of inspiration: the formula seems inexhaustible and seems applicable to the wildest combinations which, together with great painting craftmanship, create estranging, but primarily surprising and tempting images." Press report, Gallery van Strien, May 2001







www.jasperoostland.com

If my bank balance was a little bigger and my current grip on the purse strings a little looser, I would adorn every inch of my house in Jaspers work. Now you know you are a great artist when there is a demand for your artwork, whilst you are still alive.

Mmmm. The taste of superlative talent is sweet, and I have a huge cavity for Jasper's work.