Harold Aspers

Within the familiar theme of the female portrait Harold Aspers is always on the move in search of the natural beauty that goes beyond the flimsy façade. This artist constantly explores the boundaries of the medium and with mostly self developed techniques the larger than life portraits are built up layer by layer. His works show a sharp image at a distance but when approached they provide a high degree of tactility and control of the matter.

He starts his paintings on the basis of a preconceived plan but while working forms and details blur, blend and disappear completely while the painting finds its own way. By stacking numerous translucent layers the portraits are emotionally charged which gives each work a unique character. It is not at all about understanding the works but about feeling them.

Aspers currently works from his studio in the Eindhoven region. His paintings are part of international collections and displayed by various galleries.