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The speed in his work combined with 'the message' is unique and brilliant. This is something one experiences in the paintings of Coen Blankwaard. The images, symbols and texts tell a story (his story) and take you along in the dream world of the artist. He shows 'his' world to the viewer.
Coen Blankwaard, born on February 24, 1965 in Eindhoven, is a self-taught artist. He is inspired by Karel Appel, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Julian Schnabel, among others. His great hero and example is Jean Michel Basquiat. The speed in his work combined with his message is unique and brilliant. This is something that one experiences in the paintings of Coen Blankwaard. The images, symbols and texts tell a story (his story) and take you into the dream world of the artist. He shows 'his' world to the viewer. Coen Blankwaard paints the things from his life and is always on a journey. Literally and figuratively. The world is constantly in motion. His head is always full of images and ideas that he can share with the viewer in this way. Coen Blankwaard usually works with different media on linen or wood.