Abstract Expressionist

How imagination and reality relate to each other and where the origin of human desire can be found are questions that constitute my thinking.

Longing is something like the Far. The Far will never be nearer. Every step to the horizon makes it move.

The questions are never solved, remain open and search full of expectation for a new content and a new form. The Far is is not here neither there, unless it directs thoughts.

That can be forwards but likewise backwards. Horizon extends in all directions.

The Far is, like desire, not accessible, but is constituting - and starting point, is source or purpose, from which the present is coloured and gets its ultimate form.

This is the philosophy that constitutes my work.

During the process of painting things happen that are controlled, but not planned. This "organic painting process" is of fundamental importance. The reality it aims to depict is not visually framed in advance.

This reality is rather undefined abstract and it is the human ability of imagination that forms an image from these abstract figures.

My work consists of two parts: lyrical abstract and abstract expressionist.

What motivates me to an abstract depiction of reality is the search for a visual language that allows me to show the authenticity and intensity of my perception.

In the abstract depiction of reality, I look for the point of origin of the ultimate form, the essence of things as the germ where forming takes place , the point where form is still in its embryonic phase and the structure of emergence exists, but the ultimate form in familiar visuals remains open and receptive for a large number of opportunities.

This authenticity and the possible developments that follow from this, are to me a representation of life itself and the processes that form it

Auke Mulder (1946), is an artist living and working in Julianadorp, The Netherlands.

Exhibitions

2014   Gallery Marzia Frozen, Berlin Germany. (July 5 - July 31)

2014   Gallery 'Tiende Kind, Julianadorp. (June 1 - September 1)

2013   Gallery Fija, Kunstmoment Diepenheim. (October 17 - 27)  

2013   Camaver Kunsthaus, San Nicolao, Bellano Italy. (July 13 - 28)

2012   Vernissage “Spore”, Atelier Auke Mulder, 11 December. 

2012   Solo exhibition - Tynset Noorwegen/Norway (August 18 - October 11) Galleri Elgen, Tynset

2012   Solo exhibition - Werkatelier Richter (24 February  - 7 April) Den Helder

2011   Solo exhibition “Informeel Monumentaal”, Doopsgezinde Kerk Den Helder

2011   Vernissage “Membrana”, Atelier Auke Mulder

2010   Vernissage “Synthesis”, Atelier Auke Mulder

2009   Vernissage “World in progress, reframing history”, Atelier Auke Mulder

2009   Nominated Vermeulen Brauckman Art Prize

2005   Group exhibition Oude Ursulakerk, Warmenhuizen.

2004   Group exhibition Thalens Art Prize

Publications

2013   Catalogue, The Color of Light. 

2012   Catalogue, Spore. 

2011   Catalogue, Membrana. 

2010   Catalogue, Synthesis.

2009   Catalogue, World in progress, reframing history 

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