Jos Brölmann Art

01/04/2022

Here’s “Twig with Flowers”. Latest in my flower series. This work is also a revitalization of the work of old family and 18th century Dutch master painter Georgius van Os. Size 60-60 cm, 24-24 inch.

22/03/2022

100 METERS HIGH EXPO, AMSTERDAM.
During the 10th Open Tower Day Amsterdam Saturday March 26th, a varied selection of my work is shown on the 26th floor of the Symphony Tower (Zuidas). More on www.opentorendag.nl.

01/02/2022

Well, recent painting “Vondelpark” was just picked up by the Independent and Neutral Information site of the Vondelpark, Amsterdam. It brings among others the latest related Art to the public’s attention.

10/01/2022

Trailer painting Vondelpark.

20/12/2021

New painting “Vondelpark, Amsterdam”. Living in the neighborhood of the Vondelpark in Amsterdam, I simply had to create this painting. My idea was to take the viewer into the park to enjoy it; walking and biking the wiggling lines and winding curves of the walkways and cycle paths. Painting “Vondelpark Amsterdam”, size 32 - 47 inch/80 - 120 cm.

25/11/2021

So what is this?
This is the final version of the 3D prototype of a character which I already use in my paintings “to juice up the Art of Looking”. A figure that only is observing with its own eyes and without critical judgements. Nothing else. To see and feel what’s really going on. No screens or other distractions involved. Just imagine that!

So yesterday we had discussions with a third party about the bigger plan around this character. The design, the other versions, packaging etc. Next, we are working on its story behind and how to bring it to live in its very own way. Because Art is storytelling. So lets say, to be continued😊.

02/11/2021

My painting “New Neigbors/View on Zuidas” was picked up by “Hello Zuidas”. This trendsetting magazine brings news about the high-end international knowledge and business centre “Zuidas” in Amsterdam.

07/10/2021

Painting “New Neighbors/view on Zuidas” part of special exposition on top floor Symphony Tower, Gustav Mahlerplein, Amsterdam.

01/10/2021

Working at one of the Flower Series. ‘Till October 20th at Atelier Menno Kroon, Amsterdam.

16/08/2021

And now it’s time for “Fresh Flowers”. After our summer holidays we have new ideas and simply want to usher a post-pandemic era. That “reset feeling” made me create this painting. So I started a canvas that radiaties an intensely fresh and energetic feeling. A work that is universally pleasing… Size 39-32 inch, 100-80 cm

16/07/2021

Now this. My recent flower paintings were picked up as “trend” in this glossy magazine of one of the largest hotel chains in the Netherlands…

09/07/2021

Well, as of today my latest serie of “flower paintings” are shown and for sale at the Atelier of Master Florist , Cornelis Schuytstraat 11 in Amsterdam! Why? Simply because they belong there. These paintings are a part of a very colorful and energetic summer-theme full of flowers, plants and accessories. A really unique and must-see occasion that breaths color!
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23/06/2021

Master Florist Menno Kroon is widely known for creating living interiors. The vibrant color compositions of flowers, plants and other intuitively chosen accessories are his trademark. His must-see Atelier in the Cornelis Schuytstraat in Amsterdam is a true eye opener. Being inside simply feels magic. It is full of “Instagrammable moments”.

With this painting “Feel Good Store” I wanted to express the pure brightness and exuberance of this Atelier and let the flowers be the absolute hero.

Nice to know. This summer I will join Menno Kroon in the Atelier in Amsterdam with a selection of my flower paintings. The paintings are a part of a complete new and very colorful theme. For a nice portion of feel good.

Size 39-47 inch, 100-120 cm.

04/05/2021

I made the new painting “Miracle in the Pasture” to show that open spaces in Amsterdam are becoming more and more scarce. These spaces are literally a relief. So I put the famous Concert Hall back in its original environment. In the middle of pastures, where it was built in 1888. I guess that feels good. Size 32-39 inch/80-100 cm.

26/04/2021

For a number of good reasons, this Spring is about eccentric color compositions seen from a different angle. What could be better as two large size paintings which simply bring this message on canvas. Left “200 Years Later” size 140 - 100 cm, right “Bouquet in Motion”, size 140 - 110 cm. Questions? Just contact.

08/02/2021

Presenting a new & fresh painting “Joy”. Because we need some. Size 32-47 inch, 80-100 cm.

15/01/2021

Gallery Vlierhove in “artist village” Blaricum, Netherlands has recently published an impressive book. Creative work of more than 200 expositions are shown since the start in 1986. Happy that I could contribute and be part of this group. And of course special thanks to this unique gallery.

08/12/2020

My idea was to make an exuberant depiction of a still life, so it would become less “still”. That’s why for example many flowers are deliberately really out of proportion, pieces of flowers are falling down, a major stem is broken... At the same time this new painting should also provide an “in your face” feeling. Instead of being a background, the flowers make a big step forward and are coming towards you. They welcome you. To give the meaning of the painting extra strength, I used an extra large linen, 55-43 inch/140-110 cm. By the way this new painting, “Motion Bouquet” is inspired by a very small watercolor from the 19 century made by Dutch Master (and old family...) Georgius Van Os...

14/11/2020

Good moment to work on this new large size (55-43 inch/140-110 cm) and very cheerful still life painting. The work is based on a small watercolor flower arrangement from 1825 created by the Dutch Master and old family Georgius van Os.

03/10/2020

Friday, October 2, I happily presented one of my Nosybirds paintings named “Sun Encounters” to Mariëlle Bartholomeus who has just been awarded with the Top Woman 2020 titel (“Topvrouw 2020”). As a medical director and neurologist at Bernhoven Hospital in Oss/Uden, Mariëlle has been instrumental in leading her team through the first outbreak of Covid-19 in the south of the Netherlands. The motto of this painting is sun spreading rays of light, energy and positivity all very much needed in times of crisis and sorrows. Plenty reasons to hand this canvas to her!

25/08/2020

My latest painting, “Lage Vuursche House” Spring 2020. Size 27-39 inch, 70-100cm.

11/07/2020

04/07/2020

Phone companies say that during Covid-19 we call each other far more often. So I thought, lets make a phone case.

06/06/2020

Presenting “Bunch Of Flowers”. With this new work, I wanted to let a vase full of flowers blast into the place where this painting is looking at. Flowers bring happiness and therefore need to get undivided attention. “Bunch Of Flowers” is based on the painting “Still Life with Flowers” (half 1800) from Dutch master (and old family) Georgius van Os. Size 39-32 inch/100-80 cm.

22/05/2020

And now it is time for a good bunch of flowers! This commissioned work is based on the “Still Life with Flowers” from Georgius van Os. This painting is from around 1850 and you can find it in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Nice to know, Georgius is very old family...

26/04/2020

Just look up and see one of the most obvious side effects of our today’s situation. Our airspace is empty.

19/04/2020

And now it is time for „Blue Mind“. Like what these folks do right here. Ok, what’s that? Just staring at water? Yes, for instance. Well, Blue Mind is a real science. It shows that being near, in, on or even under water can make you happier. Good to know these days.

10/04/2020

“Easter rush: Amsterdam is bracing itself for crowds of tourists” was the heading of Het Parool, the Amsterdam newspaper, exactly one year ago. Not now. This Easter the so called “Dog Ear” on the corner of the Museum Square in Amsterdam is empty. No tourists, not one. As an inhabitant of Amsterdam it feels unrealistic, unbelievable and nice at the same time. “Dog Ear” size 80 - 100 cm.

05/04/2020

This is a detail of a painting I made last year called “The Blue Grocery Store”. On the pavement you can find this shopping cart. These days shopping carts have a total different role: please keep distance. The intension of all my paintings is to show our changing time. I have never thought that the role and importance of a shopping cart could change in such a short time.

29/03/2020

I took this picture at the end of a working day close to Business District Zuidas, Amsterdam. Rush hour. The painting “New Neighbors” in its real life location.

24/02/2020

Introducing a new painting “New neighbors” about an area around “Zuidas”, Amsterdam.

The painting gives an outspoken view on two very different neighborhoods. The new one is the so called “Zuidas”. Actually, it is more than a neighborhood. It’s an upscale business district which started around 2000 and located in the south of Amsterdam. The “Zuidas” develops and expands very fast.

Now this. “Zuidas” borders on several existing residential areas. An eye catching one is the area with villa’s from the fifties. This causes an amazing contrast. In this painting I bend perspective. The painting shows an avenue where beautiful designed villa’s are confronted with the high-rise of the “Zuidas”. But I gave the houses other dimensions to bring the two very different neighborhoods a bit together. Just to give some harmony in a new reality.

28/12/2019

21/11/2019

Presenting “City Booming”. Because cities grow and grow... 27 - 39 inch, 70 - 100 cm.

01/11/2019

So I thought, lets put my latest painting “ROOFS” next to the “original”. See what happens...

19/10/2019

Birds eye view.
Paintings must be a bit of a happy maker on your wall. That’s why I use, among many other elements, easy shapes and very bright colors. Often, small details appear on unexpected places that give an extra smile. Just like here...