Gilze (Brabant : Gils) is a village in the municipality of Gilze en Rijen southwest of Tilburg, in the province of North Brabant. On January 1, 2021, the village had 8,275 inhabitants (CBS). Gilze is one of the oldest places in the land of Breda. To the west, south and east of Gilze are extensive agricultural areas, especially on the south side bordered by forest complexes; Prinsenbos, Annabos and the Ulvenhoutse Bossen.
When I drive from Tilburg to Gilze I pass this rural road with beautiful trees on both sides. This work is a detail from a larger work I made earlier but edited especially for you. The last sunrays of the day set the landscape ablaze while an approaching thunderstorm colors the sky green.
Contemporary images and even those from the past inspire me to recycle them for re-actionary contemporary impressionist art. My drawings and paintings are sketch impressions in a loose and free style, the paintings in a colorful palette. I also produce collages and digital artworks or find new inspirations and.. Read more…