Frank Dekkers

Frank Dekkers
Frank Dekkers in June 2009
Born1961 (age 63–64)
EducationUtrecht School of the Arts
Known forpainting, drawing, lithography, woodcuts

Frank Dekkers (born 1961 in Nijmegen) is a Dutch painter of landscapes. He studied painting and graphics at the Utrecht School of the Arts.[1] His work is influenced by artist Kees Bol, with whom he interned in 1984.[2]

Dekkers makes aquarels, paintings and drawings on location and in particular near rivers.[1] Based on his impressions, he creates woodcuts, lithographs and large paintings in his studio.[1]

Museum exhibitions

Books and catalogues

  • 1999 - De plek (The place), with art by Dekkers and Jeroen Hermkens, and texts by Michael Martone.
  • 2001 - Frank Dekkers, with texts by Rimme Rypkema
  • 2006 - Aan de rivier (At the river), with poetry by Menno van der Beek, Mark Boog, Lenze Bouwers, Chrétien Breukers, and Abe de Vries
  • 2006 - Winterreise (Winter journey)
  • 2009 - Oorverdovend stil (Deafening stillness), with texts by Dick Adelaar, Bianca Ruiz, Christina Hosman and Jeroen Hermkens

References

  1. ^ a b c Figee, Thea (November 14, 2006). "Rust, ruimte en horizon die almaar verder gaat" [Rest, space, and an ever widening horizon]. Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). p. 8.
  2. ^ "Frank Dekkers: tentoonstelling Zicht op Delft" (in Dutch). stage bij Kees Bol te Heusden, 1984