Theo Koster - Silkscreen and collage, 3

Theo Koster (Emmeloord, Netherlands, 1952) studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and the Academy of Fine Arts in Arnhem. Even then, his paintings were landscape-like in nature, albeit more subdued than his more recent work, and he developed a distinctive visual language that he continues to use and expand upon to this day. His work is characterized by the composition of the plane; grand skies above land or water with a low horizon, and the bright use of color is contemporary. His flair for the right choice of color and the dynamic application of paint create a specific atmosphere in each individual painting. He also utilizes graphic and collage techniques. In his playful and narrative paintings, there is an equal sense of tranquility, creating an almost natural compositional balance. In his paintings, he incorporates a theme that occupies our collective mind: the meaning of human existence. In this process, he connects this with his own life and his personal commitment, employing a symbolic visual language.