Corneille - Memory of Cuba - Sold

Beautiful professionally framed screen print from the Memoires de Cuba series.
Limited edition 126/150. This screen print is depicted in the book Cuba by Nico Koster and Corneille.
Corneille's trip to Cuba: an explosion of color and adventure!
In 1979, at the age of 57, the Dutch artist Corneille decided to change course. He left for Cuba, a country full of vibrant colors, pulsating music and a rich culture. This trip would change his art forever.
A new palette, a new inspiration:
Cuba enchanted Corneille with its intense colors and exotic beauty. The radiant sun, the azure blue sea, the lush jungle and the cheerful people inspired him to create a new palette and new themes.
Women, birds and fantasy:
In his Cuban works we see beautiful women with sensual shapes, exotic birds in bright colors and magical landscapes. The fantasy and playfulness that were characteristic of the Cobra movement, of which Corneille was one of the founders, come to life again here.
An ode to Cuba:
Corneille's Cuban period was a creative explosion. He painted with unprecedented energy and passion, and his work from that time is filled with optimism and zest for life.
A lasting legacy:
The works of art that Corneille created in Cuba are among his most beloved and appreciated work. They show an artist who opened himself up to new influences and pushed his boundaries.
The impact of Cuba:
Corneille's trip to Cuba had a lasting impact on his life and work. It inspired him to enter a new creative phase and brought him a deeper appreciation for color, fantasy and joie de vivre.

Corneille, born as Cornelis Guillaume Beverloo in 1922 in Liège and died in 2010 in Paris, was a true pioneer in the field of art. His journey began at the Applied Arts School, after which he further developed his talent with a drawing and etching course at the Rijksacademie in Amsterdam. It was there where he formed a deep friendship with Karel Appel, a meeting that would result in a fruitful and revolutionary artistic collaboration. In 1948, an era of cultural rebirth, Corneille founded the Dutch Experimental Group together with Appel, Constant, Rooskens and Wolvecamp. This group would form the vanguard of the famous CoBrA movement, a movement that was born in Paris and would leave an indelible mark on European art.

The years leading up to CoBrA were a crucial period of artistic exploration and preparation for Corneille, a time in which he found his unique voice. The CoBrA years, although short-lived, were an explosion of creativity for him. Corneille was a master of experimentation, constantly varying motifs and exploring a range of drawing and painting techniques. His work became increasingly intuitive, a reflection of the deep inspiration he drew from his extensive travels. His paintings, often populated by birds and women, balance between clean lines and flowing shapes, a dance of precision and spontaneity that makes his work unmistakable.

From 1950 onwards, Corneille chose Paris as his base, a city he considered his 'home port' despite his incessant travels around the world. His work, which defies the limits of the imagination, has conquered the world. With exhibitions in virtually every metropolis and pieces proudly part of both renowned private collections and public museums, Corneille's legacy is immortal. His artistic vision, alive and well in the hearts of art lovers around the world, remains a source of inspiration. Corneille left us in September 2010, but his work and his spirit live on, spread all over the world and revered by collectors both within and outside Europe. His adventurous spirit and groundbreaking contributions to the arts will always be remembered as a celebration of freedom, color, and the unbridled joy of creative expression.

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