Brouwer concluded her time at Academy Minerva in September 2016 with a favorable review in NRC Handelsblad: “You just have to dare to paint like a Monet 150 years and all those big names how the light falls on the world”, wrote the newspaper about her graduation work. Her rendering of the greenery on the Gedempte Zuiderdiep was also praised: “Rarely seen trees waving so beautifully in a painting”. It is typical of the work of Brouwer, who, like the French painter Claude Monet (1840-1926), gives an impression of reality. Try and adjust
Try and adjust
Brouwer often starts with a quick sketch on the canvas, which she draws with markers. Then she starts painting according to the principle of trying and adjusting: gradually she notices how she wants to use the paint, which colors fit well and how the composition should be. In this way, while painting, without a preconceived plan, the new work is created. Her paintings are colorful and the pleasure of painting is just exuberant.
Marianne Brouwer's choice
In addition to her own work, Brouwer also shows her favorite works from the Kunstuitleen collection at the exhibition. Very diverse art – from paintings to photography – but there is also a common denominator, according to Brouwer: all works have something mysterious or elusive. She chose work by Marten Klompien, Hilmar Schäfer and Alida Everts, among others.
About Marianne Brouwer
Marianne Brouwer (Buitenpost, 1993) graduated from Minerva Academy in 2016. In 2019 she won the audience award for Young Talent at the Art Noord art fair in Museum Belvédère (Heerenveen). In addition to making art herself, she also gives painting lessons to children and adults at art center VRIJDAG.
Workshop
As part of the Month of Art on the Street in May, Marianne Brouwer will give a workshop 'Painting in the open air' on Sunday 22 May. This month's theme is 'Panorama - view of the city or surrounding area'. The workshop takes place in the Groningen city center.
Join the opening
You are most welcome at the official opening on Friday 8 April at 4 pm in Kunstpunt. Visual artist Nico Gerbenzon opens the presentation. Come and see the paintings by Marianne Brouwer and enjoy a snack and a drink in the meantime. Signing up is not necessary.
Ateliercollectie: Solo
Dichtbij is part of the Ateliercollectie: Solo series, in which artists present their work directly from the studio in a solo exhibition at Kunstpunt Groningen. Ateliercollectie: Solo – Dichtbij can be seen until 28 May 2022.