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About Daan van Loenhout

Artist statement

My art listens to 'quiet' sounds in a deafening world. I find it important to find assurance of connection with the deepest essence of existence, in nature, in ourselves. The world increasingly resembles a carousel from which you see ideological light and dark rapidly alternating or standing opposite each other as strange manifestations.

You can no longer afford illusions. Existence seems to be nothing but usurpation, appropriation. Once you know this, you have solid ground beneath your feet again. Disillusions can actually serve very well as stepping-stones. The boundaries between art, science and philosophy have also become blurred; all three can make existence clearer and richer through research; the ambitions of the arts will only increase.

I believe in showing from my studio during my exploration towards philosophical heights and depths of existence that a grander experience and independent connection beyond our limited existence of usurpation, dissolution and overwhelming noise are attainable and freely available.

Curriculum Vitae
2022-2025

development towards more philosophical and free work

2025

further development of the 'philosophical dinner'

2024

Back to the source: The philosophical inspirations I followed during and before art school are coming to the fore once again. To make my choices as freely as possible, I took a masterclass with Robbie Cornelissen this year and subsequently developed new techniques using charcoal and sustainable lime grounds.

2010-2022

Murals, portrait commissions, abstract art and landscape commissions, workshops, sales of original work - paintings and sculptures - from my own studio and during exhibitions, sales of reproductions of my own work at markets, regional exhibitions, light objects and bespoke light object creation for private clients.

1994-2010

nearly two hundred large and small murals in trompe l'oeil style, in the Netherlands, Germany, France

1989-1994

commissions from advertising agencies for creating visualisations for advertisement proposals in Amsterdam and various locations throughout the Netherlands, artistic commissions for businesses (particularly hospitality) and private clients

1986-1989

exhibitions under own management, participation in Arnhem art routes, sales through art lending centres

1984-1986

freelance work thanks to start-up grant from the ministry

1979-1984

HKA Art Academy Arnhem

1960

born in The Hague

Highlights
2018

The aluminium sculpture 'Maria Inexpectata' for the themed exhibition 'Maria' at the Comenius Museum in Naarden

2017

sculpture 'The Burghse Seat' commissioned by the village committee of Den Burg

2014

philosophical dinner with visual art and music during the Klif Art event on Texel

2007

trompe l'oeil mural painting behind swimming pool in private residence on Texel

2005

Bronze bull for private client in the Netherlands

2002-2004

Six paintings commissioned by bathroom wholesaler for high-quality reproduction project 'Art in the Bathroom'

2002

Family portrait and various murals in South of France, commission from Norway

2000

Trompe l'oeil mural behind swimming pool in Burg Wassenberg, Germany

1995

Art Deco style mural for Hotels van Oranje, Noordwijk

1990

abstract artwork for Ahrend office furnishing for McDonald's Logistics and Service BV

Influential Teachers
Marten Hendriks

(1980-1984, Art Academy ABK Arnhem)

Kees Andrea

(1978, Vrije Akademie The Hague)

Frans Houkes

(1975-1979)

Agnes Berck

(1977)

Sonja Gerverdinck

(1973-1975)

Klaas de Braauw

(1972-1975)

Recommendations

Daan van Loenhout's works always tell a beautiful story. It's fascinating to hear the story behind the artwork from the artist himself. Daan van Loenhout has a very distinctive style, often drawing inspiration from nature. The tranquillity of Texel's landscape gives him the inspiration to create…
I've known Daan van Loenhout for many years and can wholeheartedly recommend him. Daan is not only a wonderfully pleasant person, but also a master of design and the interplay of light and colour. His work never fails to surprise and inspire. I take great pleasure in looking at his seascape every…
As a landscape architect, I recognise in Daan's work the love for nature and landscape. His drawings capture that atmosphere in a very personal, tranquil way, as if you're stepping into the landscape itself. Kari
Daan knows like no other how to capture my feelings about Texel in beautiful art. I particularly love his watercolours and paintings of Texel. Lex
As an exhibition curator, I've had the pleasure of presenting Daan Van Loenhout's work on several occasions. He consistently surprises me with fresh and exciting pieces that perfectly complement each exhibition's theme. Beyond his artistic talent, he's also a lovely person to work with, which makes…
With Daan's art, I always have the feeling as a viewer that I come first. Late bloomer
With great conviction, I congratulate versatile artist Daan van Loenhout on his thorough approach to both creating a new website and changing direction in his visual work. Central to this is the philosophical approach of 'living in and through art', based on an awareness of independent…
Through the projects I've worked on with Daan van Loenhout, I've come to know him as a reliable and creative partner. His work is highly artistic and has a completely unique style. Leon, entrepreneur