Jan Keteleer's paintings are filled with geometric figures and depict female figures. These images are characterized by facial and anatomical distortions. In contrast to Picasso's cubist interior spaces, Jan Keteleer takes a more fluid approach to the figure. He adds exuberance to his new images with a dizzying array of markings and collage-like edits.
This work is an abstracted representation of human bodies, Jan Keteleer often leaves large strips of canvas bare at the top and bottom, creating channels of colored paint. These margins are reserved for the black lines of his paintings and he takes the shape of the rest of the colored field by filling them in. In addition, the artist also uses a structure to create the effect of three-dimensionality.
Jan Keteleer started with figural compositions, but his work was based on the concept of repetition. This led him to experiment with double figures and geometric compositions. This style of painting influenced many artists, and Jan Keteleer's use of these figures and colors became more widely known. Although many of his works resemble the traditional portrait, they have a modern twist
Jan Keteleer, known in the art world as JanKé, is a Belgian artist whose work flows seamlessly between the realms of classical and contemporary art. With an eye for both tradition and innovation, his creations transcend time, encompassing styles as varied as pop art, impressionism,.. Read more…