7.1.2010-26.2.2010

The group exhibition, "A Breath of Naive Air", which opens on Thursday, January 7, 2010 and continues through Friday, February 26, 2010, portrays a charming selection of paintings, providing us with a burst of color and sheer delight.

In the exhibition, we introduce several of the leading naive artists from the Netherlands, who offer us a refreshing view of naivism, opening us to a world of combined fantasy and reality. Each in his or her own style, these Dutch naives offer us a palette of undeniable grace and warmth.

The exhibition, "A Breath of Naive Air", will also include works by naive artists from Europe, Central and South America, as well as Canada and Israel. In total, approximately 100 artworks will be on display.

The naive artists present narrative scenes inspired by experiences from their own realities, everyday activities and the natural "tango" between Man and Nature. The works include many that are rich in breathtaking color, and contain strong expressiveness, simple stories and humorous details, all of which are characteristic to the naive genre.

From the Netherlands, we will find Edith Donck, painting enchanted gardens with her soft shades and peaceful strokes; Anneque Lijnkamp Truyen, whisking us away to the great outdoors and creating fascinating tales that excite our souls; Fred Breebaart, giving us a wink and a smile through his ever-amusing scenes, decorated playfully with color and joy; and Joop Plasmeyer, providing a serene overview of city life enveloped by water, and offering us a soothing blend of blues and subtle stories along the canals. 

Together we can walk through the sandy trails of Fausto Perez from El Salvador, basking our senses in the sights and smells of Salvador lush country life. Roque Zelaya Acosta from Honduras invites us to join in the celebration of life and love, through his detailed scenes of human nature as well as Mother Nature herself. Marie-Louise Batardy from Belgium shares with us a unique peek into quaint towns, and the simple and beguiling encounters between living-beings - man and animal alike. Sweet scenes of French cities and countryside are provided by the brushes of Charlotte Lachapelle and Genevieve Terver-Noel, giving us a feast of color that brings joy to our eyes and recalls our childhood dreams. Maria Julia Fraile from Spain lightens our hearts with leisurely strolls along vivid streets, whilst window shopping or greeting a fair lady that happens to pass by. Marit Bjornegran from Sweden attracts us to step into endearing surroundings, adding sheer charm to every building, tree and being she creates. In Serbia, Mile Davidovic shares colorful paintings inspired by nature, depicting rare moments situated in rural landscapes with such atmosphere as so we can almost hear and feel the sounds of a rooster at dawn.

Come enjoy our new exhibition and become pleasantly acquainted with the naive artworks from the Netherlands and from countries around the globe!