Theo Koster - Screen print, collage 123

Theo Koster (Emmeloord, Netherlands, 1952) trained at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and the Academy of Fine Arts in Arnhem. Even then, his paintings were landscape-oriented, albeit more restrained than his more recent work, and he developed his own visual language which he continues to use and expand to this day. Characteristic of his work is the composition of planes: vast skies above land or water with a low horizon, and the bright use of color is contemporary. His sense of the right color choice and dynamic paint handling create a specific atmosphere in each individual painting. Furthermore, he makes use of graphic and collage techniques. In his playful and narrative paintings, tranquility prevails at the same time, creating a compositional balance almost naturally. In his canvases, he incorporates a theme that preoccupies us collectively: the meaning of human existence. During this process, he connects with his own life and his personal commitment, employing a symbolic visual language. The edition size may differ from the photos.