Patrick Joosten

France

Interview with Patrick Joosten
Could you please introduce yourself?
A painter, born in Paris, residence France & Cambodia.
I have always been interested in arts from my childhood, doing some paintings and drawings.

I have been Influenced by artists such as: Picasso, Klimt, Richter, Rothko.

I am predominantly a self-taught artist, and i am not following any particular artistic movement. I paint, draw for the pleasure of creation, hoping to share moments of emotion with those who appreciate modern art.
I offer energetic, powerful abstract works, often inspired by nature, with the constant search to bring emotions and pleasure.

Inspiration mainly comes from spectacle of nature, beauty of landscape, cities or seaside. I try to catch the light, colors and emotion of the beautiful spectacle in nature and translate it with energy into an abstract art.

What emotions do you hope the viewers experience when looking at your art?
I hope that viewers get attraction and emotion at the first glance, which is expressed with power and energy of colors. Then at the second time, diving into joy of interpretation of the artwork, following the movements of brushes and splatters spread on the canvas.

What has been the most exciting moment in your art career so far?

Most exciting moments always come when someone takes decision to buy one of my artworks and expresses how pleased he is to display the canvas in his place and how he will enjoy seeing it every day.

1. What’s your background?

I do not follow any art school or any artistic movement. From inspiration, I paint, draw for the pleasure of creation, hope to share moments of emotions with those who appreciate modern arts.

2. What does your work aim to say?

Inspiration mainly comes from spectacle of nature, beauty of landscape, cities or seaside. I try to catch the light, colors and emotion of the beautiful spectacle in nature and translate it with energy into an abstract art.

3. How does your work comment on current social or political issues?

My work is mainly inspired by the beautiful spectacle of nature, no link with political or social issues.

4. Who are your biggest influences?

i have been Influenced by artists such as: Picasso, Klimt, Egon Schiele, Basquiat, Richter, Rothko, Modigliani, Van Gogh; I’ve learnt much from their styles

5. How has your art evolved over the years?

Currently, I’m working on some new Technics in order to enrich my possibilities to bring more intensity and emotions into my painting. It is also my permanent and constant goal.

6. What does art mean to you?

Art in all its forms has always been a main focus for me. I live for the Arts.

7. What’s the most valuable piece of art to you?

The artistic work that has the most value in my eyes is the one that brings the most pleasure to be contemplated by a large audience.

8. What’s next for you in the future?

Always difficult to answer this question, I hope a solid continuity in my work with the hope of numerous exhibitions to the public and a wider recognition and appreciation by art lovers and collectors.

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