Ru van Rossem - Figures - Sold

Early work by Ru van ROSSEM (Amsterdam 1924 - Tilburg 2007)
Van Rossem's etchings are always the result of a quest for "the right and compelling material form." Like an alchemist, he experimented with etching techniques, developing new, personal procedures.
In the mid-1980s, Ru van Rossum decided to leave teaching and focus entirely on his art. For van Rossum, a multitude of cultures was a tremendous source of inspiration. He continued to explore these cultures and held them in great admiration, particularly those of Eastern Europe.
Animals, power, and dynamism are another central theme, depicted in a unique way. Ru van Rossem also decided to take up sculpting because in 3D, the shapes could practically come to life.
Ru van Rossem completed his training at the National Institute for the Training of Drawing Teachers in Amsterdam.
Some exhibitions: Rijksprentenkabinet Amsterdam, Boymans van Beuningen, Centraal Museum Rotterdam, Utrecht Museum, the National Museum in Kielce, National Museum in Kraków, Museum of Modern Art in New York, Dallas Museum of Art, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Galerie Nationale Paris,
Wellington Museum, Brooklyn Museum New York, USA Africa Museum, Holland Bible Museum Amsterdam, Victoria and Albert Museum London, Palace of Justice Den Bosch, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Holland.
Awards: Honorary member Accademia Fiorentina, Florence Honorary member museum, Naradowego, Kielce Poland Master of fine arts, International New York Gold medal, Kulturpreis Bonn Germany, Gold medal Biennale di Pengia, Italy Graphic Prize at Biennales, Italy and Poland, Silver medal premio international Agazzi Italy, Audience Award Singer museum graphics, 1992 Knight in order of the Dutch Lion