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Bakker paints fascinating figures that are somewhere between people and dolls, often well-known comic strip characters that are placed in the middle of the plane (sometimes floating lonely). Due to the bright and clear colours, Bakker's works at first glance look like performances for children. On closer inspection, they have a double meaning and the viewer is confused.
Dirk Bakker (Alkmaar, 1947-2021) studied at the Vrije Academie in The Hague and at Ateliers 63 in Haarlem. At Ateliers 63 he was taught by Ko Westerik.
exhibitions
Dirk Bakker's work has been purchased by various collectors and museums (including the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht, Museum Het Kruithof 's-Hertogenbosch).
2013 – gallery de buitenkans, Heiloo
2012 – Fenijn Bookstore, Alkmaar
2008 – Art rental / gallery Beeldend Gesproken, Amsterdam
2007 – Open University Alkmaar
Medical Center Alkmaar