Rhythm with Paint: Paintings by Arjen van der Linden

Arjen van der Linden, a versatile artist from Amersfoort, combines his talents as a writer, drummer, city poet, and painter to bring swing and rhythm to his artworks. He predominantly paints with oil and acrylic and prefers working on large canvases. His paintings exude dynamism and energy, characteristics also evident in his music.

Van der Linden's series 'Intercity,' consisting of 25 paintings, features modern, quasi-abstract cityscapes. These works present the 'black city' in vibrant colors. The compositions are intriguing and invite the viewer to keep looking, with hidden mysteries that are slowly revealed.

His approach to art is based on 'imagination' and 'the curves of nature,' with a special emphasis on the human body. These themes are prominently present in his series 'Intercity,' 'Roma,' and 'The City.' The paintings have a powerful, rhythmic brushwork, sometimes sensitive and soft, then again intense and contrasting, but always harmonious.

Arjen van der Linden describes his work as a challenge, a continuous quest to maintain tension and evoke questions. Each canvas is a struggle, a process resulting in a powerful and expressive final product. His brushstrokes are generous and in motion, with colors full of tension juxtaposed against each other. His art is accessible and affordable for a wide audience. This versatile talent makes Arjen van der Linden a unique and inspiring artist, whose work continues to fascinate and surprise.

With his dynamic brushwork and intriguing compositions, Van der Linden's work remains a captivating enigma that brings swing and rhythm to the art world. Whether he is painting, drumming, or writing, his creative expression remains unmistakable and compelling.