Bildhalle is proud to present a special solo exhibition with the newest works of Dutch photographer Casper Faassen at Art Rotterdam. The artist brings his latest group of work “Madoka” from the dance series Movement, new landscapes seen through the mists of time, captivating still-life’s as well as portraits. Faassen creates mesmerising artworks, using his characteristic and unique combination of photography, paint, and the application of craquelure. In addition, we capture Faassen’s dynamic approach by exhibiting a cloud as a vivid artwork, illustrating the juxtaposition between appearing and disappearing, a main them in the artist’s works.
Casper Faassen grew up in Leiden. It was there that he developed his passion for drawing, painting and art. Famous Leiden masters Gerrit Dou (1613-1675), Jan van Goyen (1596-1656) and Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) were his inspiration. Faassen studied at the University of Amsterdam, where he continued to pursue his artistic ambitions, painting daily and thus compiling an impressive oeuvre. The influence of Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) in his work – in particular his nudes – can clearly be seen in both subject matter and strong line definition.
Characteristic of Faassen‘s works is his ongoing innovative approach to material, techniques and disciplines. In addition to painting and graphic art, Faassen devotes much of his time to the medium of photography. It is in his photographic work that we recognise the Leiden painters who inspire him. His distinctive works depict their classic 17th-century themes such as cityscapes, vanitas paintings and flower arrangements.
A look at Faassen’s oeuvre as a whole reveals that themes such as transience, beauty and female splendour form the basis of his work.
We look forward to welcoming you at our booth.
Kind regards,
Mirjam Cavegn & Team Bildhalle