Jan-Hein Arens (born on September 23, 1974 in Vught, the Netherlands) is a painter, sculptor and illustrator. He studied graphic design and illustration at the Grafische School Eindhoven from 1992 until 1996.
The art of Arens concentrates on basic human needs and emotions. By adding different, strange elements, often painted in a realistic way, or placing them out of context the spectator is forced to make up his/her own reason or meaning for the work.
Humour and alienation are essential elements in Arens’ work. Small scribbles of text written directly on the canvas with pen and ink complete the image or just ad confusion.
Instagram: jharens
Facebook: janhein.arens
Address :
Vlasmeersestraat 47
5261 TB Vught
The Netherlands
These galleries have the work of Jan-Hein Arens on stock:
Morton Contemporary Gallery Philadelphia, USA
Carré d’Artsistes Online
Carré d’Artsistes Amsterdam
Sous Terre Gallery
Saatchi Online
Past Expositions:
2004: Reinart Gallery, Oss
2005: Hang Gallery, Amsterdam
2006: Guts & Glory Gallery, Amsterdam
2006: Lamber Gallery, Valkenswaard
2007: Sous Terre Gallery , Lithooijen
2007: het Kruithuis, ‘s-Hertogenbosch
2007: Lamber Gallery , Valkenswaard
2008: Carré ‘d Artistes, Aix-en-Provence, France
2009: Living Art Gallery , ‘s-Hertogenbosch
2009: Carré ‘d Artistes, Paris France
2010: Carré ‘d Artistes, Paris, France
2011: Ahuja museum for Arts – Calcutta, India
2011: Puurkunst Gallery, Eindhoven
2012: Living Art Gallery, ‘s-Hertogenbosch
2013: het Kruithuis, ‘s-Hertogenbosch
2013: KickArts Gallery, Cairns Australia
2017: CUSP Gallery, New York USA
2017: Kunsthuijs, Best
2018: Carré ‘d Artistes , Philadelphia USA
2018: Affordable Art Fair, Amsterdam
2019: Carré ‘d Artistes , New York USA
2019: Affordable Art Fair, Amsterdam