Freek Van Haagen

The work of Freek van Haagen has changed a lot over the years.

"Because I was born with the talent to draw and my family is full of artists, I naturally gravitated towards the art scene. Although everything I make varies in style and content, there's one constant factor: The inspiration I find in illustrations, typography, design, and the graphic language. "

"In the last few years I have attempted different styles to see what suited me best. The reason I experiment is simply because it's impossible for me to sit still and surrender to one single style. I discovered that a style doesn't have to be a life-long choice. You can develop and explore, see where the path takes you. The challenge for me is to never find the end of that path."

His latest developments show more freedom in his work: in design and use of materials, and the works are much more created on the canvas itself than on paper. Because of this, the paintings are more experimental and surprising.