Ik ben Mireille Van Driessche, 59 jaar, woon in België en ben verliefd op Spanje waar we regelmatig verblijven (urb. Alta Vista 23).
Ik handwerk al vanaf mijn 8 jaar.
De laatste tijd haak ik vooral amigurumi maar ook truien en dekens.
Ik heb 30 jaar kantklosles gevolgd en voor de rest hou ik nog van sporten en koken.
Ik hoop met mijn amigurumi een mooie bijdrage te leveren op de Arte y Tapas Ruta.
Sóc Loreto Cantó, titulada en ceràmica i joieria artística.
Treballe ambdues modalitats barrejant la joieria contemporània amb la ceràmica.
La joieria contemporània és una modalitat que mescla la vanitat de la joieria
tradicional amb la declaració d’intencions propies de l’art. En aquest moment, el
meu interès està centrat en les transferències sobre porcellana de fotografies
d’arxiu, moltes tretes de particulars o de museus al llarg de tota la península
Ibèrica. La joieria que treballe tracta l’usuari que la porta com a transmissor d’un
missatge; no busque la literalitat de les peces, sinó una abstracció d’elles en la
qual sols la persona que la porte puga veure més enllà del que és evident.
També treballe la joieria comercial, amb una aura mediterrània i lleugera. En
contraposició amb la meua altra especialitat, aquesta joieria busca la lleugeresa
de qui la porta, transportant eixa sensació a la seua quotidianitat.
És un plaer poder donar a conéixer en el meu poble les peces que treballe i en
les quals continue formant-me a dia de hui, ja que Relleu, la seua gent i les
seues tradicions són una gran inspiració per als projectes que desenvolupe.
Korte herstory:
Gestart als sportjuf besluit ik tijdens de catastrofe van Tjernobyl ( ben dan in Tibet) te kiezen voor dat wat ik echt het liefste wil doen.
Het wordt schilderen.
Elke keer weer een struggle
welke af en toe wat goeds brengt.
Zo niet, dan is dat ook oké
Laat een ieder gaan schilderen.
Het is meer dan de moeite waard
Johan opsomer
Belg en niet te verbergen westvlaming.
Onderwijzer op rust. 67 jaar.
Ik gaf 40 jaar les waarvan een tiental jaar Nederlands aan anderstalige kinderen.
Ik werkte ook internationale schoolprojecten uit voor kinderen uit de basisschool rond kunst, muziek, strips, kinderspelen, archeologie …
Dit was in samenwerking met scholen uit polen, italie, sicilie, turkije, noorwegen, Uk en nederland.
Verder ben ik ook natuurgids, amateur- natuurfotograaf, gepassioneerd door kippenrassen , gewezen columnist voor een aantal natuurtijdschriften. Verder heb ik als rusteloze geest nog tientallen zaken die me boeien.
Ik schilder vrij abstract met acrylverf op doek en test daarvoor alle mogelijke materialen uit om de verf aan te brengen.
Mijn inspiratiebronnen zijn vaak details van wat ik zie in landschappen, planten, insekten of de omgeving.
En ik zal nooit in het Louvre hangen
The truth is, my involvement with art is quite recent. I only started a short time ago, and I participate mainly because I’m from the village and I like the initiative. Professionally, I’m the butcher in Relleu, which has nothing to do with art…
What inspired me to get into painting is hunting. I use paint to incorporate the trophies of the animals I hunt onto canvases, giving them a different perspective than the traditional one. In this way, I not only enjoy nature, the hunt, or the fabulous meat, but with this art form, I also personalize each animal, its memory, and my deep respect for the hunted animal.
Gertjan Holleman was born on February 1, 1963, in Hoek van Holland. Already in high school, he chose drawing and painting as part of his curriculum, where his interest in visual arts began to clearly take shape. From 1982 to 1986, he studied at the Willem de Kooning Academy of Art in Rotterdam, where he attended the Fashion Design department.
During his studies, he developed a strong fascination with the human body, a theme that remains central to his work to this day. He is known for his expressive approach, combining charcoal and conté pencils with acrylic paint. His work is characterized by loose, almost wild brushstrokes, in which movement and emotion remain visible.
During the years he lived in Ibiza, Holleman sold his work at the famous hippie market Las Dalias. Additionally, he was actively involved with LiberArte, an art market and cultural event connected to Las Dalias, where he played a role not only as an artist but also as an organizer. His most recent work consists of life-size models, painted on rough sheets of linen two meters high. In this series, his fascination with the body and his free, direct painting style come together powerfully.
Hello, I am Herman Schoo.
About seven years ago, I started painting. During a visit to the Netherlands, I saw something that inspired me — I thought: maybe I can do that too.
I started gathering information and just began. In the beginning, I got a lot of inspiration from my membership at “Vrolijk Schilderij”. Unfortunately, they eventually stopped. But during that time, I learned that painting is mainly a matter of doing — and that anyone can do it.
In that same cheerful style, I started giving workshops myself. What I noticed: it really is true that everyone can paint. With a little guidance, it often works surprisingly well. During the workshops, I noticed that I could get people excited to get started themselves.
Due to lack of space and time, I eventually stopped. Since then, I have learned a lot through videos on the internet, teaching myself various techniques.
I am still searching for my own style — something you will probably see in my work.
During these two days, I hope to meet people whom I can make as enthusiastic about painting as I have become.
My name is Marleen Schoemans. I live in Pelt (Belgium) and spend several months a year in Relleu.
I have always had a passion for art.
I took my first steps at the academy in Antwerp in 1982 (evening school).
After art school, I continued drawing and painting.
My artistic work is a variation of watercolors and acrylic paintings.
My passion currently lies in realistic watercolors of people, landscapes, nature, flowers, and animals.
My style is realistic and recognizable.
My name is Francina van ‘t Veld. I live in Amsterdam and paint alternately in Amsterdam and Relleu, Spain. I make my paintings with acrylic or oil paint on linen or canvas. Initially, I was mainly inspired by the body. An arm, an armpit, a décolleté, enlarged on a large scale. Occasionally alternated with an abstract. After the last lockdown during the covid period, I longed for conviviality and started painting “borrel” (drinks) paintings. My first “borrel” painting is called “lockdown is over”. I continued this drinks theme, now also on small panels. I also find inspiration in musicians. On request, I paint portraits and other desired subjects. More information can be found on my website: www.fhv-kunst.nl.
My name is Clara Rose.
I am a mosaic artist inspired by the beauty of nature, landscapes, and architecture. I love Villajoyosa and its old town, which I fell in love with 30 years ago.
I wanted to create a series of works, and this one is the result of two years of work. My pieces are entirely handmade with materials such as glass paste, stone, wood, and metal.
Glass paste, which makes up the majority of the work, is a noble material that requires technique, precision, and patience. More information on the compositions of deep, natural, and lasting colors. This work is unique, reflecting incomparable singularity and originality.
I hope you enjoy browsing and admiring this exhibition.
If you are interested, you can visit my Facebook and Instagram pages or contact me!
Hola! My name is Saskia. I used to sell my handmade jewelry at lifestyle/hippie markets in the Netherlands. I have chosen Spain as my home base. The pleasant climate, the nature, the people, the language… make me feel at home here. I make my jewelry from gemstones, abalone shells, and crystal beads, interspersed with charms and beads with meaning so that every item is unique! I also make malas, long necklaces in various colors. I sell loose gemstones and colorful Boho slippers, which are very comfortable on the cold Spanish floors in winter. Making people happy with my handmade jewelry gives me satisfaction. And at the same time, I meet the most special people. I look forward to meeting you at the art market in Relleu, where I will be there with my VW van. Hasta Luego! Saludos, Saskia
Mahfoud
Mahfoud was born in November 1943 and has Algerian and Swiss nationality.
He spent his youth modeling animal shapes and all kinds of figures, which he gave to his friends.
He completed his compulsory studies in the merchant navy and obtained his bachelor’s degree.
After independence, he became fascinated by art and decided at the age of 20 to attend the Algerian School of Fine Arts.
For two and a half years, he worked passionately on clay sculptures and design. After this period, his scholarship was withdrawn, simply because he laughed too much and, according to his classmates, because he annoyed them… but with talent.
For three years, he presented his work at various international fairs in Algeria.
In 1966, he left Algeria and came to Geneva (Switzerland), where he studied dramatic art and dance at the same time. His interpretation of space and matter led him to create acrylic works for the anniversary of composer Frank Martin and to renovate the interiors of old houses.
These works are made as sculptures.
During this period, he also studied animation at the Institute of Social Studies and specialized in psychiatry. Between 1969 and 1984, he ran a shelter for the mentally ill.
In 1996, he came to Spain, specifically to the municipality of Relleu (Alicante), to an estate surrounded by olive and almond trees and peace. In that peace and solitude, he devoted himself entirely to making wooden sculptures.
He participated in the International Grand Prix “Cannes Azur 2001” and received the official diploma, the grand gold medal, and the first prize from the M.C.A. 2001.
In 2002, he exhibited in Geneva, Paris, and the Algerian Cultural Center. The public discovered the sensitivity and freshness characteristic of his work.
In 2002-2003, he exhibited at the town hall of Relleu (Alicante).
Mahfoud Sellaoui is a passionate man, his love for humanity is immense. He is attached to bodies and forms, to the movement and energy they radiate, but also to the love for others, their spirit, and their inner wealth.
The works of Mahfoud are a continuous play between sensuality and sensitivity, vulnerability and tact, space, strength, and poetry.
MarlienWEAR is a Dutch fashion brand, designed by a young woman who grew up in a small village but always dreamed of the big world. The designs of Marlien Peeters balance excitingly between high-end fashion and streetwear. She often sees high-end fashion as uncomfortable and tries to break boundaries by applying traditional elements of streetwear culture. This is infused with a punk edge and a different way of constructing.
She plays with subjects considered ugly, depressing, or silly – and transforms them into something funny, beautiful, or attractive. It is precisely the tension between these opposites, with lots of contrast, from which her designs arise.
The collections of MarlienPeeters are designed for people who feel different from the community in which they grew up or live. Recurring themes in her collections are social order in relationships, sexuality, society, and politics. From these themes, MarlienWEAR creates unique pieces, often with oversized or voluminous shapes and bright – often mismatched – colors.
She graduated in BA Fashion Design at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and gained work experience at SCHEPERSBOSMAN and David Laport.
CreaClubRelleu almost 2 year!
What started with a few creative ladies has grown into a cozy club with participants from the Netherlands, Belgium, and England. At Casa Mannic, we now meet two mornings a week for creativity, inspiration, and above all, lots of fun.
Here’s to many more enjoyable moments together!
I am Mitra Ghasemi, a 54-year-old Persian painter and art professor. I have taught art for more than 25 years at secondary schools and universities and am now retired. I have lived in Spain for 8 years and devote my time to my family and my art.
I have been drawing and painting since I was young.
During my student days at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, I discovered oil paint and was immediately hooked.
Alongside my work, I have always painted, mostly landscapes, sometimes real, sometimes imaginary.
The real development came much later, around 2005, when I came into contact with beeswax during a spiritual course; a totally different technique, also called encaustic art. It relies heavily on combinations of colors, which you melt on an iron and then spread on paper, canvas, or even glass.
In addition to this rather intuitive way of using beeswax, I have also developed a technique for drawing with beeswax, using a stylus.
Around the same time, 2005, I heard about water-mixable oil paint; a much more environmentally friendly paint, which you mix with linseed oil and water.
Over the years, I have further developed my techniques, built a website (which no longer exists), had a stand at art markets in the Netherlands for years, had several exhibitions in Haarlem, Bodegraven, and Hoofddorp, sold quite a bit of work, and made several paintings, both oil and beeswax, on commission.
Since moving to Spain in 2010, I have continued painting, partly at home, partly in painting classes and studios in Relleu, then Villajoyosa, and now Elche.
I am a member of the Asociacion de Belles Artes in Elche and regularly participate in group exhibitions in cultural centers and spaces.
Born in Madrid in 1957. Painter and sculptor with a colorful emotional style.
