Painters Alive

  • Painters Alive

    January 8 – March 29, 2025

    Rademakers Gallery cordially invites you to Painters Alive, an illustrious group exhibition that unites a collection of extraordinary contemporary painters whose work transcends conventional boundaries, infusing new vitality into the age-old discipline of painting. From January 8 to March 29, 2025, the exhibition will transform the gallery’s distinguished space in Weesp into a realm of visual exploration, where technique, narrative, and aesthetic brilliance converge.

    This carefully curated selection brings together seven masterful artists, each of whom deftly navigates between the intimate and the universal, the structural and the abstract, through works that resonate with cultural significance, emotional depth, and visual splendor.

     

     
  • Julia von Kienlin, Latin Lover from Palermo (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Christina de Korte, Untitled (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Beppe Kessler, couple (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Sander M. Jonker, Containment 2493 (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Leonie Schneider, This is how we live - here at mount Velouchi (View more details about this item in a popup).
    Julia von Kienlin, Latin Lover from Palermo

  • Christina de Korte, a multidisciplinary artist with a BA in Fine Arts from the HKU University of the Arts Utrecht and a degree in Language and Culture Studies from Utrecht University, expertly intertwines global textile traditions with deeply personal narratives. Her works transcend pure aesthetics, using intricate patterns and vibrant hues to create immersive explorations of cultural memory and identity. Drawing inspiration from the sensory richness of traditional markets, de Korte situates her audience in a liminal space where past and present, personal and collective, merge seamlessly.

    Informed by her rigorous academic background and research, de Korte transforms textiles into a philosophical medium, with each thread symbolizing the fluidity of identity and the interaction of global cultural currents. Her works have earned widespread acclaim from prestigious institutions like Museum Voorlinden, praised for their ability to transcend mere decoration and delve deeply into the material and symbolic resonance of fabric. De Korte’s practice invites viewers to reflect on the narratives embedded within her textiles, connecting personal experiences to broader historical and cultural contexts. Through this unique approach, she elevates textile art into a profound commentary on the human condition, resonating on both intellectual and emotional levels.

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  • Leonie Schneider (Munich, 1993) is an emerging artist, known for exploring the intricate dynamics of family, gender roles, and material awareness. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague (2018),her series uses natural pigments to create a tactile connection to the earth, symbolizing both fragility and resilience. Schneider’s work moves beyond the canvas into a spatial narrative, where each figure plays a role in exploring power structures within family relationships. Drawing on the symbolism of mushrooms, which represent growth and interconnectedness, her vibrant colors convey strength and vulnerability, inviting reflection on the emotional ties that bind families and challenge traditional gender roles.
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  • Beppe Kessler (1952, Amsterdam) is a renowned visual artist, contemporary jewelry maker, and painter based in the Netherlands. A graduate of the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in 1979, Kessler seamlessly blends painting, sculpture, and jewelry in her work, exploring the tension between flatness and volume. Her shaped canvases, characterized by bold yet nuanced color palettes, evoke rhythm and movement, inviting contemplation. Using materials like wood, linen, and acrylic, Kessler creates tactile experiences through sight alone, while her recurring motifs of nature—such as water and wind—bring depth to her art, merging fine art and design.

     
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  • Born in Ulm, Germany, Julia von Kienlin graduated from the Akademie für Grafische Gestaltung in Munich in 1994. Her vibrant portraits explore the intersection of digital self-expression and LGBTQ+ identity, transforming everyday selfies into bold meditations on modern identity. Drawing inspiration from social media culture, von Kienlin elevates the ordinary into the mythic, using expressive color to intensify the emotional depth of self-representation.

    Her work captures the tension between curated public personas and private emotions, while surreal elements highlight the complexities of navigating identity in the digital age. Through her vivid palette, von Kienlin examines how online platforms shape and distort our understanding of the self, while honoring the fluid and evolving nature of LGBTQ+ experiences.

     
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  • Sander Martijn Jonker, a Dutch artist from the Netherlands, explores the interplay between order and chaos, crafting wall sculptures that balance precision with organic spontaneity. Drawing on his background in fine arts and woodworking, he transforms natural fiber-reinforced plaster and wood into minimalist yet dynamic compositions. A graduate of the Wood and Furniture College in Rotterdam and the Academy of Art & Design St. Joost in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Jonker’s monochromatic works emphasize light and shadow, inviting contemplation of structure and unpredictability. Living near Eindhoven, his practice reflects a dedication to craftsmanship and a deep engagement with the coexistence of opposites in both art and life.
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