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Theo Eissens 1952 - 2015
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Livingstone gallery
Theo Eissens - Linea Recta from A to B
On 22 March 2015 the exhibition Theo Eissens - Berlin Calling opened at the Livingstone gallery
with a series of new works: unique silkscreened images on canvas of abandoned and burdened
places in and around Berlin.
Berlin played an important role in the life of Theo Eissens (Amsterdam 1952-2015). The title of
this publication refers to the frequent trips he made from Amsterdam to Berlin and vice versa,
and the recurrent long and short periods he lived and worked there, starting in 1992.
My first encounter in 2001 with Theo’s work were his extraordinary etchings (sometimes mixed
with silkscreen) that he printed in Berlin at the world-renowned Druckwerkstatt Bethanien.
This is also where he exhibited with artists like A.R. Penck and Bruce McLean (1996, Galerie im
Parlement, Druckwerkstatt Bethanien, Berlin) and was able to immerse himself in German (art)
history.
In 2004 his focus shifted from prints on paper to works on canvas and wood panel. His ‘new’
concept involved photography combined with abstract and geometric shapes in acrylic paint. His
extensive experience with printing techniques enabled him to use a silkscreen to literally transfer
a photograph onto canvas and merge the image with parts painted in acrylic.
This development in his work led to the 2008 catalogue and exhibition Spring Brunnen.
Tom Rooduijn writes in the catalogue: ’The exhibition Spring Brunnen reflects Eissens’ view on
time and temporality in its most essential way. After experimenting with various shapes and
proportions, he found a way to apply all the techniques in his work in a parallel way.’
In this body of work, Amsterdam and Berlin again played leading roles, but the work London
Millenium Bridge from 2007 turned out to be the beginning of a new series that would lead to
the 2012 catalogue and exhibition London Calling. In this period Theo travelled a lot, expanding
his horizons through trips to the Italian Mediterranean and the Gulf of Biscay between France
and Spain.
A visit to the German city of Prora on the island Rügen in the Baltic Sea in 2010 with his partner
Vera Louise Scheerlink would lead to a series of works that embody his fascination for deserted
and burdened places in German history in an unprecedented way: Berlin Calling.
This final series, combined with several major commissions from The Dutch Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, IMCD Rotterdam and others, appeared to be the well-earned breakthrough of Theo
Eissens work in 2015 and would undoubtedly lead to a comprehensive catalogue. But it was not
to be. Shortly after the opening of the exhibition Berlin Calling, Theo passed away completely
unexpectedly.
But now it is finished: a comprehensive catalogue representing the last fifteen years of his
work. A publication that could only be realised through the superb graphic design of Vera
Louise Scheerlink, the expertise of publisher Pascal van Spijk, and the inspiring texts by Mischa
Andriessen, Peter Bakker, Peter Gijsberti Hodenpijl, Paul Gisbertz and Javis Lauva.
A worthy document for a great artist.
Jeroen Dijkstra - Livingstone gallery
On 22 March 2015 the exhibition Theo Eissens - Berlin Calling opened at the Livingstone gallery
with a series of new works: unique silkscreened images on canvas of abandoned and burdened
places in and around Berlin.
Berlin played an important role in the life of Theo Eissens (Amsterdam 1952-2015). The title of
this publication refers to the frequent trips he made from Amsterdam to Berlin and vice versa,
and the recurrent long and short periods he lived and worked there, starting in 1992.
My first encounter in 2001 with Theo’s work were his extraordinary etchings (sometimes mixed
with silkscreen) that he printed in Berlin at the world-renowned Druckwerkstatt Bethanien.
This is also where he exhibited with artists like A.R. Penck and Bruce McLean (1996, Galerie im
Parlement, Druckwerkstatt Bethanien, Berlin) and was able to immerse himself in German (art)
history.
In 2004 his focus shifted from prints on paper to works on canvas and wood panel. His ‘new’
concept involved photography combined with abstract and geometric shapes in acrylic paint. His
extensive experience with printing techniques enabled him to use a silkscreen to literally transfer
a photograph onto canvas and merge the image with parts painted in acrylic.
This development in his work led to the 2008 catalogue and exhibition Spring Brunnen.
Tom Rooduijn writes in the catalogue: ’The exhibition Spring Brunnen reflects Eissens’ view on
time and temporality in its most essential way. After experimenting with various shapes and
proportions, he found a way to apply all the techniques in his work in a parallel way.’
In this body of work, Amsterdam and Berlin again played leading roles, but the work London
Millenium Bridge from 2007 turned out to be the beginning of a new series that would lead to
the 2012 catalogue and exhibition London Calling. In this period Theo travelled a lot, expanding
his horizons through trips to the Italian Mediterranean and the Gulf of Biscay between France
and Spain.
A visit to the German city of Prora on the island Rügen in the Baltic Sea in 2010 with his partner
Vera Louise Scheerlink would lead to a series of works that embody his fascination for deserted
and burdened places in German history in an unprecedented way: Berlin Calling.
This final series, combined with several major commissions from The Dutch Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, IMCD Rotterdam and others, appeared to be the well-earned breakthrough of Theo
Eissens work in 2015 and would undoubtedly lead to a comprehensive catalogue. But it was not
to be. Shortly after the opening of the exhibition Berlin Calling, Theo passed away completely
unexpectedly.
But now it is finished: a comprehensive catalogue representing the last fifteen years of his
work. A publication that could only be realised through the superb graphic design of Vera
Louise Scheerlink, the expertise of publisher Pascal van Spijk, and the inspiring texts by Mischa
Andriessen, Peter Bakker, Peter Gijsberti Hodenpijl, Paul Gisbertz and Javis Lauva.
A worthy document for a great artist.
Jeroen Dijkstra - Livingstone gallery
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In bedrijfscollectie van:
Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
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Biography
Theo Eissens, Amsterdam 1952 – 2015
Lived and worked in Amsterdam, New York and Berlin
1970 – 1975 Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam
Exhibitions
2018 Linea Recta, from A to B, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2018 Art The Hague, Van Spijk Art Books & Livingstone gallery
2018 The End of War, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (with a.o. Jürgen Brodwolf, Anselm Kiefer)
2017 Special Collaborations (NL), Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2015 Art The Hague, Livingstone gallery
2015 Zeit Raum, Schlessart, Bergen (NL) (double solo with Vera Louise Scheerlink)
2015 Berlin Calling, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2014 Angels and Demons, Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2013 Seebad Prora, Steendrukkerij Amsterdam (solo)
2013 Raw Art Fair, Rotterdam, Livingstone gallery
2012 London Calling, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2012 Landscapes, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Beijing, China
2012 On the road again, Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2012 Paramythen, Stichting Beeldrecht, Amsterdam (solo)
2011 Livingstone on Paper II, Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2010 CLJP Originals, Brussels, Belgium (solo)
2010 Oceanic works, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2009 Steendrukkerij Amsterdam (solo)
2008 Spring Brunnen, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2008 Galéria IX, Budapest, Hungary
2007 Galerie Orbis Pictus, Berlin, Germany
2007 Galerie Mönch, Berlin, Germany
2007 Druckwerkstatt Bethanien, Berlin, Germany
2006 Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2006 Sociale Verzekeringsbank, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
2005 Berlin-Poznan, Zamek Cultural Center, Poznan, Poland
2004 Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2004 Loods 6, Amsterdam
2003 Groene Poort, Midden Beemster, The Netherlands
2001 Trap omhoog, Amsterdam
1999 Das Gewicht der Sterne - Die Romantische Kammer,
Kulturdirection Weimar Kulturstadt Europas 1999, Weimar, Germany
1998 Turmgalerie, Potsdam, Germany
1998 Studio Bildende Kunst, Berlin, Germany
1996 Galerie im Parlement (Druckwerkstatt Bethanien), Berlin, Germany
(with A.R. Penck and Bruce McLean)
1995 Galerie Mönch, Berlin, Germany
1994 Galerie Orbis Pictus, Berlin, Germany
1994 Galerie Mönch, Berlin, Germany
1994 Print Studio, Glasgow, Scotland
1993 Galerie Orbis Pictus, Berlin, Germany
1992 Pulchri Studio, The Hague
1992 Galerie Mönch, Berlin, Germany
1990 Stichting Montezuma, Amsterdam
1989 Het Avondland, Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
1988 Stedelijk Museum Jan Cunen, Oss, The Netherlands
1987 Museum Fodor, Amsterdam
1987 Koopmansbeurs, Amsterdam
1986 Galerie Zuid, Amsterdam
1986 Koopmansbeurs, Amsterdam
1985 Stephen Rosenberg Gallery, New York, USA
1985 Van Reekum Museum, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
1985 Museum Fodor, Amsterdam
Publications
2018 Theo Eissens, Linea Recta, from A to B texts: Mischa Andriessen, Peter Bakker a.o.,
Van Spijk Art Books / Livingstone Editions
2012 Theo Eissens - London Calling, text: Peter Gijsberti Hodenpijl, Livingstone Editions
2008 Theo Eissens – Springbrunnen, text: Tom Rooduijn, Livingstone Editions
1999 Die Romantische Kammer, text: Hans Sizoo, Kulturdirection Weimar, Germany
1985 Theo Eissens - Ad van der Steen, text: Martin van Amerongen, Van Reekum Museum Apeldoorn
Commisions / Grants
2015 IMCD Rotterdam
Edition of 30 panels, Erasmus Bridge and IMCD Building, Rotterdam
2006 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague
Diptych painting Kasteel de Wittenburg for the 10th anniversary of the Wassenaar Arrangements
1999 Amsterdams Oecomenisch Centrum - Deutscher Hilfsverein, Amsterdam
Sculpture Amoca
1999 Prins Bernard Fonds Amsterdam
Publication grant
1999 Thuringer Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Germany
Publication grant
Collections
• Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• IMCD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague, The Netherlands
• Samson Uitgeverij, Alphen a/d Rijn, The Netherlands
• KPN, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Royal Talens, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
• Stichting Specchio, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• CBK Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• AMC Art Collection Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Druckwerkstatt Bethanien, Berlin, Germany
Theo Eissens, Amsterdam 1952 – 2015
Lived and worked in Amsterdam, New York and Berlin
1970 – 1975 Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam
Exhibitions
2018 Linea Recta, from A to B, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2018 Art The Hague, Van Spijk Art Books & Livingstone gallery
2018 The End of War, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (with a.o. Jürgen Brodwolf, Anselm Kiefer)
2017 Special Collaborations (NL), Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2015 Art The Hague, Livingstone gallery
2015 Zeit Raum, Schlessart, Bergen (NL) (double solo with Vera Louise Scheerlink)
2015 Berlin Calling, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2014 Angels and Demons, Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2013 Seebad Prora, Steendrukkerij Amsterdam (solo)
2013 Raw Art Fair, Rotterdam, Livingstone gallery
2012 London Calling, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2012 Landscapes, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Beijing, China
2012 On the road again, Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2012 Paramythen, Stichting Beeldrecht, Amsterdam (solo)
2011 Livingstone on Paper II, Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2010 CLJP Originals, Brussels, Belgium (solo)
2010 Oceanic works, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2009 Steendrukkerij Amsterdam (solo)
2008 Spring Brunnen, Livingstone gallery, The Hague (solo)
2008 Galéria IX, Budapest, Hungary
2007 Galerie Orbis Pictus, Berlin, Germany
2007 Galerie Mönch, Berlin, Germany
2007 Druckwerkstatt Bethanien, Berlin, Germany
2006 Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2006 Sociale Verzekeringsbank, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
2005 Berlin-Poznan, Zamek Cultural Center, Poznan, Poland
2004 Livingstone gallery, The Hague
2004 Loods 6, Amsterdam
2003 Groene Poort, Midden Beemster, The Netherlands
2001 Trap omhoog, Amsterdam
1999 Das Gewicht der Sterne - Die Romantische Kammer,
Kulturdirection Weimar Kulturstadt Europas 1999, Weimar, Germany
1998 Turmgalerie, Potsdam, Germany
1998 Studio Bildende Kunst, Berlin, Germany
1996 Galerie im Parlement (Druckwerkstatt Bethanien), Berlin, Germany
(with A.R. Penck and Bruce McLean)
1995 Galerie Mönch, Berlin, Germany
1994 Galerie Orbis Pictus, Berlin, Germany
1994 Galerie Mönch, Berlin, Germany
1994 Print Studio, Glasgow, Scotland
1993 Galerie Orbis Pictus, Berlin, Germany
1992 Pulchri Studio, The Hague
1992 Galerie Mönch, Berlin, Germany
1990 Stichting Montezuma, Amsterdam
1989 Het Avondland, Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
1988 Stedelijk Museum Jan Cunen, Oss, The Netherlands
1987 Museum Fodor, Amsterdam
1987 Koopmansbeurs, Amsterdam
1986 Galerie Zuid, Amsterdam
1986 Koopmansbeurs, Amsterdam
1985 Stephen Rosenberg Gallery, New York, USA
1985 Van Reekum Museum, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
1985 Museum Fodor, Amsterdam
Publications
2018 Theo Eissens, Linea Recta, from A to B texts: Mischa Andriessen, Peter Bakker a.o.,
Van Spijk Art Books / Livingstone Editions
2012 Theo Eissens - London Calling, text: Peter Gijsberti Hodenpijl, Livingstone Editions
2008 Theo Eissens – Springbrunnen, text: Tom Rooduijn, Livingstone Editions
1999 Die Romantische Kammer, text: Hans Sizoo, Kulturdirection Weimar, Germany
1985 Theo Eissens - Ad van der Steen, text: Martin van Amerongen, Van Reekum Museum Apeldoorn
Commisions / Grants
2015 IMCD Rotterdam
Edition of 30 panels, Erasmus Bridge and IMCD Building, Rotterdam
2006 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague
Diptych painting Kasteel de Wittenburg for the 10th anniversary of the Wassenaar Arrangements
1999 Amsterdams Oecomenisch Centrum - Deutscher Hilfsverein, Amsterdam
Sculpture Amoca
1999 Prins Bernard Fonds Amsterdam
Publication grant
1999 Thuringer Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Germany
Publication grant
Collections
• Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• IMCD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague, The Netherlands
• Samson Uitgeverij, Alphen a/d Rijn, The Netherlands
• KPN, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Royal Talens, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
• Stichting Specchio, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• CBK Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• AMC Art Collection Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Druckwerkstatt Bethanien, Berlin, Germany
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