Patrick Joosten
A painter, born in Paris, residence in France & Cambodia. I have always been interested in arts from my early childhood, doing some paintings and drawings as a hobby. I really started painting on the daily basis from 2011. Under the great Influences by artists such as: Picasso, Klimt, Egon Schiele, Basquiat, Richter, Rothko, Modigliani; I’ve learnt much from their styles.
Could you please introduce yourself and tell us how you started in the arts? and your first experience in art making?
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.
How would you describe yourself and your artwork?
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.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
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.
When do you know that an artwork is finished ?
The elaboration of harmony in colors, forms and details representing the conception and a full interpretation of what I want to present to viewers. When this goal is achieved, I know the artwork is achieved.
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.
How long does it take to produce one work?
Depending on the size of the canvas, technic and level of details I bring into it. It can take a week to one month until I achieve an artwork to completion for exhibition.
What exciting projects are you working on right now?
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.
Do you have any upcoming events or exhibitions we should know about?
My artistic representation to date is made by the Parisian Galaxy Art gallery, which is represented by Madam Florence Vivien. Several events are planned for 2020, The Art Shopping show at the Carrousel du Louvre, the FIAC outside the walls, are among the first projects.
Email: p.joosten@patrick-joosten.com
Website: http://patrick-joosten.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joosten.patrick/
