Geran Knol • Delen.ART

About Geran Knol

The work of Geran Knol, an artist born in Friesland and based in Antwerp, is characterized above all by a continuous exploration of form, material, and composition. His visual language is distinguished by the presence of recognizable figures that closely resemble one another and can be interpreted as self-portraits. These figures merge with their surroundings and become integrated into a distinctive composition that combines painting, drawing and textile elements.

Although his work is essentially two-dimensional, the tactile qualities of the materials, together with the repetitive nature of the composition, play a decisive role in the construction of the final image. His captivating, deceptively simple compositions invite viewers into a universe permeated by humour, yet also by solitude, melancholy, naivety, and subtle nods to his Dutch roots.

His fascination with Dutch folk art is also reflected in his carefully assembled collection of wooden objects. At flea markets across the Netherlands, Belgium and France, Geran Knol searches for intriguing wooden miniature houses, windmills and other bibelots, some of which were originally made to serve as money boxes. For the artist, these handmade objets trouvés carry a deeply Dutch sense of identity and tradition, and they serve as a source of inspiration in the creation of his artworks.

The exhibition of canvas works and objects forms a cohesive whole of "complex simplicity" that, despite its abstract dimension, feels deeply personal. Geran Knol has created a universe imbued with humour, tenderness, naivety, and a profound Dutch sense of identity and tradition.

Born in 1991.