Light Sprang Forth
Celebrating the work of Netherlands-born artist and colorist Henri van Bentum
To mark the International Day of Light 2020
"Perhaps his background as a diamond-faceter’s son is responsible for the almost crystalline aspect of van Bentum's work. His paintings have a luminosity, a radiance, that emanates from within." Below is a rotating gallery of some 21 "micro-macro" paintings, all created in the years before microphotography or images from space were available -- all inspired from an inner vision. (For the title and year of each painting, hover your mouse over the bottom of the image.)
About Henri van Bentum
“The art of Henri van Bentum reminds us of organic processes on the cosmic and microcosmic levels. There are many organic processes embodied in the work; they help me sense the vastness, complexity and beauty of the cosmos.” Leslie Mezei
Artist Henri van Bentum was born in the Lowlands. His work is represented worldwide. He has travelled extensively, including three circumnavigations by ship as lecturer and art instructor, and also has made several snorkel expeditions to coral reefs. He is a member of the international Circumnavigators Club. Henri collaborated with NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory on a project called “Coloring Space”, juxtaposing images from space with his “Organiverse” Starry Night edition.
Henri's blog: https://henrivanbentum.blogspot.ca/
Vimeo site: https://vimeo.com/vanbentum
