In this painting workshop, you will get to know modernist artist Albert Fiks better by painting a still life yourself.
The birthplace of the grand master of abstract art, Piet Mondrian, now houses paintings and drawings by the 'little master' Albert Fiks. Like Mondrian, Albert Fiks (1908-1945) grew up in Amersfoort; and like his great example, he followed the path from naturalism to abstraction in his work.
He was impressed by the modern innovations in painting of, besides Mondriaan, Bart van der Leck and Vilmos Huszár, and subsequently sought to simplify his subjects. Albert Fiks' work never became completely abstract, but stylisation and abstraction came to characterise his painting and drawing. Fiks reached his artistic peak in the 1930-1940 period with his mostly colourful cubist and abstract still lifes.
Sadly, the painter did not grow old. He died of blood poisoning at the age of thirty-seven. Nevertheless, Albert Fiks left behind a versatile and high-quality oeuvre.
In the workshop, you will view the artist's work in exhibition Fiks quest for abstraction. What is his style and painting technique? And where are the similarities and differences with Piet Mondrian? Afterwards, you will capture a cubist still life on canvas yourself.
Practical information
Date: Friday 24 November 2023
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: DIY studio at the Mondrian House
Cost: € 24.50 per person
