Jaap Kamsa

Artist Statement - Jaap Kamsma

During my early childhood I was fascinated with nature, animals and cityscapes. I often went

drawing and painting at the city zoo, Artis . At the academy of art in Utrecht I picked up this

subject again. It is not just about the animals, the shapes of their environment are also

playing an important role. These are often closed spaces with small openings that gives you

the opportunity to have a peek into their world. The connection between the architecture of

the space and the nature are elements that inspire me.

In my recent work the animals escaped their environment and appear in areas that exist in

my memory. They are more prominent in the picture and tell their own story.

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