Patron saint of Utrecht, Saint Martin, poses on his horse in this collage on the outskirts of the city of Utrecht. The outline of the Dom tower is clearly visible in the background.
This is one of my first smartphone artworks. I had photographed Saint Martin on his horse during the Saint Martin's Day game at the Free School in Utrecht, the Dom during a foggy morning and the landscape comes from a photo of the dunes in Ameland.
A very atmospheric work thanks to the warm orange tones.
After each sale I make a change in the work, so you always have a unique Martinus on the wall.
Although working as a lyrical chronicler, sometimes I see things that are not there; I photograph and edit them.
Recurring elements are: carved mannequins (humanoids) and anonymous 19th century paintings. Working from 100cm I come to sign (Nl only)...
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