Jean-Paul Marsman

Jean-Paul Marsman

Jean-Paul Marsman, born in Nijmegen, is a distinguished Dutch artist based in Veldhoven. His work is collected by private collectors, galleries, museums, and businesses. Bold and intense, his art invites conversation and debate, and he is among the few artists who confidently explore multiple styles.

On one hand, his colorful figurative work, influenced by graffiti and bordering on Pop Art, blends expressionism with striking textual elements. This dynamic style reflects his vivid imagination, drawing inspiration from everyday life, with clear traces of his background in graphic advertising.

 

On the other hand, his hyperrealistic paintings embrace a serene and timeless quality. Rooted in 17th-century painting techniques, they exhibit refined details and layered colors, elevating them to true masterpieces.  Though these styles seem like opposites, they are inextricably linked—both marked by a deep exploration of contrast in subject and meaning.

 

Jean-Paul: “As a child, I dreamed of becoming a footballer, pop star, cyclist, or artist. A tough choice, but art won! After studying advertising design and art direction at Sint Lucas in Boxtel, I worked as an art director at various agencies, from small studios to international firms. This experience laid the foundation for launching my own agency, Checker Creative Communication, in 1988. What began in an attic with a handful of clients quickly grew into a respected agency, known for breaking conventions in a conservative industry.”

 

After seven intense years, he co-founded the design studio Untitled with Frank van Schaik, further pushing creative boundaries. Yet, throughout his advertising career, the call of fine art remained strong. In 1998, he took a leap of faith, dedicating himself fully to his artistic vision—a decision he has never regretted.

 

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